The Soviet Invasion of Hungary Flashcards
Between what years was Matyas Rakosi the dictator of Hungary?
1949 - 1956
What was the nickname for Rakosi?
The ‘Bald Butcher’
How did Rakosi rule?
With ‘salami tactics’
How many people were imprisoned under Rakosi?
387,000
How many people died under Rakosi?
2,000
When did Stalin die?
1953
Who took over once Stalin died?
Khrushchev
How was Khrushchev different to Stalin?
He was more liberal
When was Khrushchev’s secret speech?
1956
What did Khrushchev promise in his secret speech?
De-Stalinisation
Why did Rakosi’s reign end in 1956?
He was forced to resign by Khrushchev as a gesture to hungarians
When was the Hungarian uprising?
October 1956
Why did the Hungarians start an uprising? (3)
- Expected more from Khrushchev
- Bad harvest
- Fuel shortages
Who did Khrushchev appoint as the new leader of Hungary?
Imre Nagy
How was Nagy different to Rakosi?
He was much more liberal
