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Why was there opposition to Soviet Control in Hungary in 1956 and…
Why was there opposition to Soviet Control in Hungary in 1956 and Czechoslovakia in 1968, and how did the USSR react to this opposition
The situation in Hungary
July 1956 In an attempt to limit unrest, the USSR orders Hungarian Prime Minister Mayas Rakosi to be replaced as General Secretary by Ergo Gero.
23 Oct 1956 A demonstration by students and workers in Budapest demands democracy, freedom from the USSR and freedom of speech.
24 Oct 1956 Soviet troops and tanks entered Budapest. The Soviets arranges for Imre Nagy, a less extreme leader, to replace Gero as Prime Minister who sets up a more moderate government, he promised freedom of speech, elections and release of political prisoners
28 Oct 1956 Soviet tanks are withdrawn from Budapest. Protesters continue to demand more freedom. They make it clear that they want to get rid of the Communist Party and leave the Warsaw Pact.
1 Nov 1956 Nagy publicly announces that Hungary will hold democratic elections. He also agrees that Hungary will leave the Warsaw Pact. He asked the UN for help.
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4 Nov 1956 Hungarian citizens clash with Soviet troops in Budapest. Tanks are used in the streets and the revolt is crushed.
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4 Nov 1956 Krushchev chooses Kadar as a prime minister, Nagy was forced to resign and tried to flee, but got caught and executed
Reaction of the Soviets
It was feared the new government in Hungary would threaten Soviet security, reduce the military power of the Warsaw Pact and weaken the buffer zone.
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