Resistance in Eastern Europe 1956-1984

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Why did people rebel in Poland 1956?

Stalinist policies leading to goods shortages and harsh work demands, brings workers close to revolt

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What did Poznan workers demand in June 1956?

Bread, liberty, freedom

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What happened to demonstrators in Poland 1956?

They were attacked by Polish tanks and bullets

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How many were killed at the Polish uprising 1956?

74

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What happened to young protesters at the Polish uprising 1956?

They were put on trial

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What did the Polish people want to achieve with the Polish uprising 1956?

Withdrawal of Soviet troops

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Why did Stalin imprison Gomulka 1956?

He was chosen by Polish communists without consulting Kermlin

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Whose support does Gomulka has in Poland 1956?

The Polish army and the people

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What did Gomulka promise Stalin 1956?

To be loyal to Warsaw Pact

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Why were the Hungarian people upset in 1956 towards communism?

It is very easy to be put in jail for political reasons under the dictatorship of Rakosi

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Did the Kremlin leadership approve of Rakosi?

No

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12

What was Rakosi forced to do in Hungary 1956?

Feign illness and reign

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What happens after Rakosi steps down Hungary 1956?

Stalin put in place someone who is willing to enforce a larger Soviet influence on Hungary—Nagy

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What inspired thousands of Hungarians to protest

Gomulka’s success

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What did Hungarian students and workers demand 1956?

Free speech, disbanding the secret police, withdrawal of Soviet troops

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