Prague Spring and Brezhnev Doctrine

Question 1

What was Prague Spring? How did it originate? (Mamaux)

Answer 1

Post 1948, Czechoslovakia was loyal to Moscow, new Czechos. leader Alexander Dubcek advocated a reform of the socialist system: socialism w/ a human face, implemented liberalizing policies and April 1968 “Action program”

Question 2

What was the Action Program? (Mamaux)

Answer 2

Designed to achieve socialism thru unique Czechos. path w/ freedom of speech/travel/press, minority rights, economic enterprises, etc.

Question 3

How did Warsaw states/USSR react? (Mamaux)

Answer 3

East European nations alarmed, wanted to eliminate Czechos., Soviet Union watched and waited to see outcome

Question 4

How did Brezhnev first address Prague Spring? (Mamaux)

Answer 4

Discussed w/ Dubcek via phone, pressured for reform appeal, Dubcek continued w/ liberalization

Question 5

What was the Warsaw Pact invasion of Czechoslovakia? (Mamaux)

Answer 5

Brezhnev and Warsaw leaders sent tanks into Czechos. Aug 20, 1968 and took control of Prague, Dubcek ordered army to avoid confrontation, Dubcek forced to repeal reforms.

Question 6

What were the effects of the invasion?

Answer 6

US and NATO took no action, UN tried to condemn it but USSR vetoed condemnation, discontent grew in Soviet sphere because invading soldiers had been lied to- told Czechos. needed help, new Czechos. leader=Gustav Husak conformed to Soviets

Question 7

What was the Brezhnev doctrine?

Answer 7

Brezhnev’s response to Prague Spring, essentially stating that socialist policies within a nation must conform to Soviet socialist policies to prevent a breakdown of the system. “Brezhnev Doctrine”