International reaction to Soviet measures in Czechoslavakia (Edexcel GCSE History): Flashcards
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Détente
Détente
Improved US-Soviet relations in 1960s-70s, reduced tensions
Brezhnev Doctrine
Brezhnev Doctrine
Soviet policy justifying intervention to preserve communist rule
What did Western media call the Czechoslovakia invasion?
What did Western media call the Czechoslovakia invasion?
The rape of Czechoslovakia
Why West didn't intervene militarily in Czechoslovakia
Why West didn't intervene militarily in Czechoslovakia
Committed to Vietnam War, feared nuclear escalation
Jacques Duclos's response to invasion
Jacques Duclos's response to invasion
French Communist leader who severed ties with Moscow
Eurocommunism
Eurocommunism
W. European communist parties independent of Soviet control
Message invasion sent to Eastern bloc
Message invasion sent to Eastern bloc
Reform movements would be crushed by military force
Josip Broz Tito's response to invasion
Josip Broz Tito's response to invasion
Yugoslav leader condemned Soviets, criticized from within communism
Romania's response to invasion
Romania's response to invasion
Criticized Soviets, strengthened ties with Communist China
Casualties from 1968 Czechoslovakia invasion
Casualties from 1968 Czechoslovakia invasion
Fewer than 100 people died
Why détente survived Czechoslovakia crisis
Why détente survived Czechoslovakia crisis
Few casualties, both sides needed improved relations
Brezhnev's miscalculation from 1968
Brezhnev's miscalculation from 1968
Thought US wouldn't challenge Soviet interventions
How 1968 influenced 1979 Afghanistan invasion
How 1968 influenced 1979 Afghanistan invasion
Brezhnev's overconfidence led to disastrous decision