The origins of the Cold War Flashcards
In what time period is found the Cold War?
1941-1958
What is Warsaw Pact?
The countries were controlled by Russia
Who was Dubcek?
The leader of Czechoslovakia
Who was Dubcek replaced by in 1969?
Dubcek was forced to go to Husak
What is USSR meaning?
Union of Soviet Socialist Republics
Who was part of USSR?
Russia and Soviet Union
What is the quote used to describe Dubcek’s political ideals?
‘Socialism with a human face’
What is a consequence of the Cold War?
The Berlin Wall
What happens on 3rd August 1968?
Brezhnev announced the Brezhnev Doctrine
What is Brezhnev Doctrine?
The Soviet Union promised to intervene in any communist state apposed to be abandoning communism
What happens on 20th August 1968?
500.000 troop from the Warsaw Pact countries invaded Czechoslovakia
What happened during the protests?
- passive resistance
- non-violent demonstration
- secret radio and television stations
Who was Jan Palach?
a Prague student who set fire to himself in protest against Soviets
Consequences for the relationship between USSR & China?
Relation between USSR & China deteriorated as the Chinese disliked the way it treated either communist countries
Who was the leader of the Czechoslovakia and why did the people not liked him?
- Dubcek
- no freedom of speech
- failing economy
- poor standard of living
