The International Reaction to Hungary Flashcards

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How did the USA respond in words when the Soviet Union crushed the Hungarian Uprising in 1956?

The USA strongly condemned the Soviet attack in speeches and at the United Nations, but did not send soldiers.

Why did the USA not send troops to help the Hungarians in 1956?

The USA feared a direct war with the Soviet Union, which could turn into a nuclear war, and accepted that Hungary was in the Soviet “sphere of influence”.

What kind of help did Western countries offer to Hungary instead of military support?

They sent money, food, medicine and other aid, and gave support to Hungarian refugees who fled to the West.

About how many Hungarian refugees fled to the West after the uprising, and how were they treated?

Around 200,000 Hungarians fled, and countries like Austria and others in Western Europe took many of them in and helped them to resettle.

What was the main response of the United Nations to the Soviet invasion of Hungary?

The UN held debates and passed resolutions criticising the Soviet Union and calling for its troops to leave Hungary, but it did not take any military action.

Why could the United Nations not force the Soviet Union to leave Hungary?

The Soviet Union was a permanent member of the UN Security Council and used its veto, so the UN could not agree on any strong action.

How did the Suez Crisis affect Western reaction to the events in Hungary in 1956?

Britain and France were busy dealing with the Suez Crisis, so Western attention and action were divided and weaker over Hungary.

How did the Soviet crushing of the Hungarian Uprising affect the USSR’s image in the world?

It damaged the USSR’s image, showing that it was willing to use brutal force to control Eastern Europe, despite talking about peace.

What impact did the Soviet action in Hungary have on communist parties in Western Europe?

Many members in Western communist parties left in protest, shocked by the violence used against the Hungarians.

What did the international reaction to Hungary show about the limits of ‘peaceful coexistence’?

It showed that, although the superpowers talked about easing tension, the West would not challenge Soviet control of Eastern Europe by force, and mistrust remained high.

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