Hungarian Uprising and Cold War Context

Flashcards created to help review key concepts and events related to the Hungarian Uprising and the Cold War.

What significant political figure emerged in the USSR after Stalin's death in 1953?

Nikita Khrushchev

What was the main purpose of de-Stalinisation?

To criticize Stalin's regime and promote a less repressive political atmosphere.

When did the Hungarian Uprising occur?

In 1956.

What was one reason for resentment towards Soviet control in Hungary?

Hungarians felt their historical identity was being suppressed in favor of a Communist narrative.

What was the Warsaw Pact formed in response to?

The invitation of West Germany to join NATO in 1955.

Who was the leader of Hungary before the uprising?

Mátyás Rákosi.

What action by Khrushchev gave hope to Hungarians in 1956?

His secret speech at the 20th Communist Party Congress.

What was the American response to the Hungarian Uprising?

While the U.S. President Eisenhower was sympathetic, no military support was given.

What role did food shortages play in the Hungarian Uprising?

They contributed to the discontent and unrest among the population.

What was the final straw for Khrushchev during the Uprising?

The call by Imre Nagy for Hungary to leave the Warsaw Pact.