Refugees flee Hungary as Soviet tanks invade from Romania in 1956

Refugees flee Hungary as Soviet tanks invade from Romania in 1956

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On November 4th, Soviet tanks invaded Hungary, crushing the resistance and causing a massive refugee crisis. Thousands of Hungarians fled to Austria, with over 150,000 successfully crossing the border. However, many lost their lives in the attempt, highlighting the tragic end of the Hungarian revolt.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

On what date did the Soviet military intervention in Hungary begin?

November 4th

November 15th

December 1st

October 23rd

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which border did the Soviet tank divisions cross to enter Hungary?

Yugoslavian

Czechoslovakian

Austrian

Romanian

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the immediate consequence of the Soviet attack on the freedom fighters?

The Soviet forces retreated

The freedom fighters won

A massive refugee crisis ensued

A peace treaty was signed

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where did the Hungarian refugees primarily flee to during the crisis?

Austria

Germany

Italy

France

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Approximately how many Hungarian nationals successfully crossed the border to freedom?

150,000

100,000

50,000

200,000