The Soviet invasion of Hungary, 1956 (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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Who was the Hungarian PM introducing reforms that worried Khrushchev in 1956?
Who was the Hungarian PM introducing reforms that worried Khrushchev in 1956?
Imre Nagy
When was the Warsaw Pact formed?
When was the Warsaw Pact formed?
1955
What were the Hungarian state security forces called?
What were the Hungarian state security forces called?
AVH
On what date did the Soviet invasion of Hungary begin?
On what date did the Soviet invasion of Hungary begin?
4 November 1956
How many Soviet troops invaded Hungary in November 1956?
How many Soviet troops invaded Hungary in November 1956?
200,000
How many Hungarians died during the Soviet invasion?
How many Hungarians died during the Soviet invasion?
3,000-5,000
Approximately how many Soviet troops died in the fighting?
Approximately how many Soviet troops died in the fighting?
1,000
In what year was Imre Nagy executed?
In what year was Imre Nagy executed?
1958
Who did the Soviets appoint as the new Hungarian leader after Nagy?
Who did the Soviets appoint as the new Hungarian leader after Nagy?
Janos Kadar
What was Kadar's policy programme called?
What was Kadar's policy programme called?
Fifteen Point Programme
How many Hungarian refugees did the USA accept?
How many Hungarian refugees did the USA accept?
80,000
Why couldn't the US provide military support to Hungary?
Why couldn't the US provide military support to Hungary?
Risk of nuclear war