Prague Spring Key Points

Question 1

Who introduced the reforms know as the ‘Prague Spring’?

Answer 1

Alexander Dubcek.

Question 2

What was idea of his was the ‘Prague Spring’ a part of?

Answer 2

Socialism with a human face.

Question 3

What did the reforms do.

Answer 3

1. Abolish Press censorship.
2. Opposition groups and criticism of government was allowed.
3. More power given to regional government and Czech Parliament.
4. More ‘Market-Based’ Economy and competition introduced.

Question 4

Did Brezhnev like these ideas? Why?

Answer 4

No, he would not allow them because they would weaken Soviet Control.

Question 5

What did Dubcek do in response to Brezhnev’s criticisms?

Answer 5

Nothing, he did it anyways. Why? Because he’s Mu Fkin Dubcek.

Question 6

What did the Brezhnev doctrine do?

Answer 6

If a communist country started to go toward capitalism, communist countries could try to stop them legally. (To protect Eastern Bloc.)

Question 7

When did the invasion of Czechoslovakia start?

Answer 7

20th August 1968.

Question 8

What were the outcomes of the Invasion?

Answer 8

Dubcek forced ro sign Moscow protocol which forced him to:

1. Uphold communism.
2. Reintroduce censorship.
3. Deal with political opponents.