Prague Spring remembered

The video explores the Prague Spring of 1968, a period of political liberalization in Czechoslovakia under Alexander Dubcek's leadership. Dubcek's reforms aimed to create 'socialism with a human face,' reducing censorship and promoting a free economy. However, the Soviet Union viewed these changes as a threat, leading to a military invasion in August 1968. Despite resistance efforts, the Soviet presence was overwhelming. The Prague Spring left a legacy of both hope and tragedy, symbolized by the self-immolation of student Jan Palach.

What was the main goal of Alexander Dubcek's leadership during the Prague Spring?

• To increase censorship

• To abolish socialism

• To promote socialism with a human face

• To strengthen Soviet control

What event marked the beginning of the Soviet invasion of Prague?

• The death of Jan Palach

• The entry of Soviet tanks into the capital

• The end of censorship

• The election of Alexander Dubcek

How did Jiri Dienstbier and his colleagues respond to the Soviet invasion?

• They stopped broadcasting

• They supported the Soviet forces

• They fled the country

• They began a resistance movement

What was the outcome of the demonstrations in Prague's main square?

• The government changed its policies

• The Soviet presence was too strong

• The demonstrations were successful

• The Soviet forces withdrew

Who was Jan Palach, and what did he do in protest?

• A journalist who reported on the invasion

• A politician who negotiated with the Soviets

• A student who burned himself alive

• A Soviet soldier who defected