The Prague Spring and the Warsaw Pact Invasion

What was the primary concern of the Soviet Union regarding the Prague Spring?

• The military expansion of NATO

• The potential spread of liberal reforms to other Eastern Bloc countries

• The economic collapse of Czechoslovakia

• The rise of a new political party in Czechoslovakia

What was one of the key reforms introduced by Alexander Dubček during the Prague Spring?

• Strengthening ties with the Soviet Union

• More civil rights and less censorship

• Increased censorship

• Establishment of a capitalist economy

Why did the Soviet Union decide to involve Warsaw Pact allies in the invasion of Czechoslovakia?

• To demonstrate military strength to the West

• To expand Soviet territory

• To ensure unity among Eastern Bloc countries

• To gain economic benefits

Which two countries refused to participate in the Warsaw Pact invasion of Czechoslovakia?

• Czechoslovakia and Yugoslavia

• Albania and Romania

• East Germany and Bulgaria

• Poland and Hungary

What was Nicolae Ceaușescu's stance on the Soviet-led invasion of Czechoslovakia?

• He supported the invasion

• He joined the invasion

• He remained neutral

• He condemned the invasion

How did the international community react to the Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia?

• They supported the Soviet actions

• They imposed economic sanctions on Czechoslovakia

• They requested a session of the U.N. Security Council

• They remained silent

What was the outcome for Alexander Dubček after the Soviet invasion?

• He was promoted to a higher position

• He continued his reforms

• He was ousted from his position

• He fled to the West

What was a significant consequence of the Soviet invasion for the Warsaw Pact?

• Strengthened unity among member states

• Economic prosperity for Eastern Bloc countries

• Albania's withdrawal from the Pact

• Increased Soviet influence in Western Europe

How did Romania's relationship with the Soviet Union change after the invasion?

• It became more dependent on Soviet support

• It remained unchanged

• It joined the Soviet Union

• It became increasingly independent

What was a long-term effect of Ceaușescu's opposition to the invasion?

• Support and friendliness from the West

• Increased isolation from Western countries

• Economic decline in Romania

• Romania's closer ties with the Soviet Union