Cold War and Hungarian Uprising

The video covers the Hungarian Uprising of 1956, detailing the causes, events, and consequences. It explains the reforms by Imre Nagy, the Soviet invasion, and the lack of Western intervention. The video highlights the Cold War dynamics and the policy of containment, emphasizing the USSR's control over Eastern Europe and the West's limited response.

What period does the video cover in relation to superpower relations and the Cold War?

• 1950-2000

• 1939-1945

• 1941-1991

• 1960-1980

What were the Hungarian people protesting against in 1956?

• Religious freedom and education

• Environmental issues and healthcare

• Political freedom and food shortages

• Economic policies and military presence

Who was the Soviet-controlled leader of Hungary before being replaced by Imre Nagy?

• Matthias Rákosi

• János Kádár

• Nikita Khrushchev

• Joseph Stalin

What significant announcement did Imre Nagy make on November 1, 1956?

• Hungary would declare war on the USSR

• Hungary would become a democracy

• Hungary would leave the Warsaw Pact

• Hungary would join NATO

How did Khrushchev respond to Hungary's attempt to leave the Warsaw Pact?

• Supported Hungary's decision

• Negotiated with Hungarian leaders

• Ignored the announcement

• Ordered an invasion of Hungary

What was the outcome of the Soviet invasion of Hungary in terms of civilian casualties?

• 20,000 Hungarian civilians died

• 10,000 Hungarian civilians died

• 5,000 Hungarian civilians died

• 1,000 Hungarian civilians died

Who replaced Imre Nagy after he was overthrown?

• Nikita Khrushchev

• Matthias Rákosi

• János Kádár

• Joseph Stalin

What did the Hungarian Uprising demonstrate about US foreign policy?

• The US would support any uprising against communism

• The US would not intervene in countries already under communist control

• The US would provide military support to Hungary

• The US would negotiate with the USSR

What was the main reason the US did not provide military support to Hungary?

• Economic constraints

• Political disagreements within the US

• Lack of interest in Eastern Europe

• Fear of escalating hostility and triggering a nuclear war

What was the impact of Khrushchev's actions on the control over Warsaw Pact countries?

• Strengthened the USSR's control

• Weakened the USSR's control

• Had no impact

• Led to the dissolution of the Warsaw Pact