Poland Uprising

Question 1

What was the main reason for the protests in Poland in 1956?

Answer 1

Protests were for better working/living conditions

Approximately 1,100,000 people participated in the protests.

Question 2

Who was the Polish general involved in the 1956 uprising?

Answer 2

General Poplavsky

He sent 400 tanks to address the situation.

Question 3

How many troops were deployed during the Poland Uprising of 1956?

Answer 3

10,000 troops were deployed

This military response led to significant casualties.

Question 4

What were the casualty figures during the protests?

Answer 4

57-100 killed and hundreds injured

The violent response to the protests resulted in many casualties.

Question 5

What was the immediate outcome of the Poland Uprising in 1956?

Answer 5

No immediate response achieved

However, a new more moderate leadership was installed.

Question 6

Fill in the blank: The number of people protesting for better conditions in Poland in 1956 was approximately _______.

Answer 6

100,000

Question 7

True or False: The Poland Uprising of 1956 resulted in significant immediate changes to the government.

Answer 7

False

While there was no immediate change, a more moderate leadership was eventually established.