Hungary, 1956

The significance of Khrushchev's Secret Speech in 1956 was:

• It marked the beginning of the Cold War.

• It denounced Stalin's policies and initiated de-Stalinization.

• It led to the Cuban Missile Crisis.

• It resulted in the formation of the Warsaw Pact.

Two causes of the uprising in Hungary in 1956 were:

• Economic hardship and political repression

• Religious freedom and cultural exchange

• Technological advancement and economic prosperity

• Environmental concerns and global warming

On what date did Soviet tanks withdraw from Hungary?

• April 4, 1945

• October 23, 1956

• June 19, 1991

• November 4, 1956

Which leader was associated with the formation of a new government in Hungary on 24 October 1956?

• Imre Nagy

• János Kádár

• Mátyás Rákosi

• Ferenc Szálasi

True or False: The West intervened in the Hungarian uprising of 1956.

• True

• False

The lack of Western intervention in Hungary in 1956 was due to:

• The fear of nuclear war with the Soviet Union

• Economic interests in the region

• Lack of awareness about the situation

• Support for Soviet policies

What threat did Khrushchev make to Britain and France if they attempted to intervene?

• He threatened to use nuclear weapons against them.

• He threatened to cut off diplomatic relations.

• He threatened to impose economic sanctions.

• He threatened to deploy ground troops.

Why was it clear that the West was not prepared to attempt rollback of communism within the Soviet sphere of influence in Eastern Europe?

• The West lacked military capability.

• The West feared nuclear retaliation.

• The West had economic interests in the region.

• The West was focused on containment rather than rollback.

What were the consequences of the uprising in Hungary?

• The uprising led to a successful overthrow of the government.

• The uprising resulted in increased Soviet control over Hungary.

• The uprising had no significant impact on Hungary's political situation.

• The uprising led to Hungary becoming a democratic nation.