Hungarian Revolution of 1956

In 1953, Hungary, a communist state under Soviet influence, saw political shifts following Stalin's death. Imre Nagy was appointed to implement reforms but was later removed. Rákóczi's harsh rule led to tensions, especially with Yugoslavia. In 1956, protests erupted demanding reforms and Soviet withdrawal. Nagy returned, promising changes, but the Soviet Union invaded Hungary to suppress the uprising. The revolution ended with significant casualties and Nagy's execution, marking a period of repression and emigration.

Who was appointed as the new Prime Minister of Hungary in 1953 to initiate reforms?

• Laszlo Rajk

• Imre Nagy

• Nikita Khrushchev

• Janos Kadar

What was one of the main reasons for Rákóczi's unpopularity upon his return to power?

• His opposition to Yugoslavia

• His economic policies

• His support for Stalinist purges

• His alliance with the USA

What was a key demand of the Hungarian protesters in 1956?

• Increase in military spending

• Return of Imre Nagy as Prime Minister

• Closer ties with the USSR

• Expansion of the secret police

What did Imre Nagy promise to dissolve during the protests?

• The Communist Party

• The Soviet Union

• The secret police

• The Hungarian Parliament

What was the symbol of resistance adopted by the Hungarian protesters?

• A white dove

• The Hungarian flag with the communist symbol cut out

• A hammer and sickle

• A red star

What was the outcome of the Soviet intervention in Hungary?

• Hungary gained independence

• The protests were successful

• The Hungarian Revolution was crushed

• Nagy remained in power

What happened to Imre Nagy after the Soviet intervention?

• He was exiled to the USA

• He was executed

• He retired peacefully

• He became the leader of the USSR

How many Hungarians were estimated to have been killed during the revolution?

• 50,000

• 500

• 2,500

• 10,000

What was the fate of the Hungarian Communist Party after the revolution?

• It was reformed

• It was dissolved

• It was strengthened

• It was replaced by a democratic party

What was the international response to the Hungarian Revolution?

• Support for the Soviet actions

• Widespread condemnation but no direct intervention

• Economic sanctions on the USSR

• Immediate military intervention by NATO