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What is De-Stalinization?
A series of political reforms in the Soviet Union following the death of Joseph Stalin in March 1953, leading to the rise of Nikita Khrushchev.
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Who rose to power in the Soviet Union after Stalin's death?
Nikita Khrushchev became the first Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union.
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What was a key action taken by Khrushchev during De-Stalinization?
He delivered a secret speech that denounced Stalin and fostered a leadership cult of personality.
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What was the effect of De-Stalinization on communists worldwide?
It caused profound shock among communists, damaging the prestige of the Soviet Union and generating friction in the international communist movement.
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What significant uprisings occurred as a result of De-Stalinization?
Uprisings in 1956 in Poland and Hungary.
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What agricultural change occurred after De-Stalinization?
The USSR's agricultural productivity increased by 150%.
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What limitation was placed on leaders after De-Stalinization?
No leader could rule for more than 5 years and could be removed by a public vote.
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What symbolic actions were taken against Stalin's legacy during De-Stalinization?
Many monuments and statues of Stalin were taken down, and his body was removed from Red Square.
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What was Nikita Khrushchev's view of Stalin as expressed in his secret speech?
He charged Stalin with fostering a leadership cult of personality.
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When did Joseph Stalin die?
March 5th, 1953.
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When was Joseph Stalin born?
December 6th, 1878.
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How did Khrushchev's secret speech impact international relations?
It contributed to better relations with the USA.
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Who leaked Khrushchev's secret speech to the West?
The Israeli intelligence agency Shin Bet, through journalist Wiktor Grajewski.
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What was one of the political conditions following De-Stalinization?
Leaders in the Soviet Union could be removed by a public vote.
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How did De-Stalinization affect Soviet prestige?
It severely damaged the prestige of the Soviet Union.