Czechoslovakia and the Prague Spring Cold War crises (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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What were satellite states during the Cold War?
What were satellite states during the Cold War?
Countries under Soviet political influence
When did Alexander Dubček become leader of Czechoslovakia?
When did Alexander Dubček become leader of Czechoslovakia?
January 1968
What was Dubček's relationship with Soviet leader Brezhnev?
What was Dubček's relationship with Soviet leader Brezhnev?
They were close friends
What phrase did Dubček use to describe his vision for reformed communism?
What phrase did Dubček use to describe his vision for reformed communism?
Socialism with a human face
When did the Prague Spring reform programme begin?
When did the Prague Spring reform programme begin?
April 1968
What change did the Prague Spring make to censorship laws?
What change did the Prague Spring make to censorship laws?
Relaxed censorship laws
What political reform did the Prague Spring introduce regarding parties?
What political reform did the Prague Spring introduce regarding parties?
Other parties permitted to operate
What term describes the economic reforms that allowed some capitalist features?
What term describes the economic reforms that allowed some capitalist features?
Market socialism
How were the secret police affected by Prague Spring reforms?
How were the secret police affected by Prague Spring reforms?
Powers significantly limited
Which groups enthusiastically welcomed Dubček's reforms?
Which groups enthusiastically welcomed Dubček's reforms?
Students and intellectuals
Who strongly resented the Prague Spring reforms?
Who strongly resented the Prague Spring reforms?
Secret police and army officers
Which East German leader was particularly concerned about the Prague Spring?
Which East German leader was particularly concerned about the Prague Spring?
Eric Honecker