Soviet control in Hungary (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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In which year did Stalin die?
In which year did Stalin die?
1953
What did Matyas Rakosi call himself?
What did Matyas Rakosi call himself?
Stalin's best pupil
What nickname did Hungarians give to Matyas Rakosi?
What nickname did Hungarians give to Matyas Rakosi?
The Bald Butcher
What did the Soviets fear would happen if Hungary left the Warsaw Pact?
What did the Soviets fear would happen if Hungary left the Warsaw Pact?
A domino effect in Eastern Europe
What policy did Khrushchev introduce after Stalin's death?
What policy did Khrushchev introduce after Stalin's death?
Destalinisation
In which year did Khrushchev give his famous 'secret speech'?
In which year did Khrushchev give his famous 'secret speech'?
1956
What sparked demonstrations against communist control in Hungary?
What sparked demonstrations against communist control in Hungary?
Poor harvests and bread shortages
Who appointed Imre Nagy as Prime Minister?
Who appointed Imre Nagy as Prime Minister?
Khrushchev
What was Nagy's first key reform regarding Hungary's military alliances?
What was Nagy's first key reform regarding Hungary's military alliances?
Leave the Warsaw Pact
What type of elections did Nagy plan to hold?
What type of elections did Nagy plan to hold?
Genuinely free elections
From which organisation did Nagy seek protection for Hungary?
From which organisation did Nagy seek protection for Hungary?
The United Nations
Why couldn't the Soviets allow Nagy's reforms to succeed?
Why couldn't the Soviets allow Nagy's reforms to succeed?
It could collapse the Warsaw Pact