Prague Spring Flashcards
Why was there tension in czech
Because it was heavily influenced by USSR
How did the czechs feel of the external control
There was growing discontent about the extent of external affairs .
In what year we’re the protests in czech
1956
Who was the leader of czech
Dubcek
What did dubcek want
He wanted Czechoslovakia to follow it’s own version of communism
When did he introduce a series of reforms
In April 1968
What was included in the Dubcek reforms
Travel to the West for all,Border with West Germany re opened,Freedom of speech and oppostion parties allowed,all industry became decentralised
What were the aims of the Dubcek reforms
Aimed at impeoving the performance of the Czechoslovakia
Even though there were reforms what did Dubcek promise
He promised that Czechoslovakia would stay in the Warsaw Pact and remain a loyal ally to Moscow
How did the USSr react to the reforms
They were tolerated 4 months later
Why did the USSR grow concerned about the Prague Spring
Dubcek’s new policies meant USSR had less control of the satellite states
Why was Brezhnev worried about the reforms
Could lead to a rejection of communism in the Easteen Bloc
What dis the USSR fear would happen if Czechoslovakia pulled away
other satellite states would follow
What triggered an USSR responce to the reforms
President of Yugoslavia visited Prague and refused to sign the Warsaw Pact and USSR version of communism
When did the USSR invade Czechoslovakia
21st August 1968 500,000 soviet troops invaded
How did Czechoslovakia responded to the invasion
Czechoslovakia responded with anti war protests.In january 1958 a student burned himself alive in a protest
What happened to Dubcek
In April 1969 Dubcek was forcily removed from office and replaced by a more loyal soviet style communism leader,Gustav
Why was Gustav put in power
To ensure Czechoslovakia would stay close and loyal to USSR
How did other countries react to the invasion
Many countries condemned the Soviet Action but did not intervene
How did the result of Prague Speing strengthen USSR
Sent a message to Eastern Bloc that giving up communism wasn’t an option as USSR would respond with force
Brezhnev used it to establish power in Eastern Bloc.
Brezhnev announced USSR would intervene in any country if communism was under threat
