The Brezhnev Doctrine and Its Impact Flashcards

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What was the Brezhnev Doctrine?

A Soviet policy that said the USSR could use force to keep communist rule in any Warsaw Pact country.

When and why was the Brezhnev Doctrine announced?

It was announced in 1968, after the Prague Spring, to explain and justify the Soviet-led invasion of Czechoslovakia.

What did the Brezhnev Doctrine say about a country trying to leave the Warsaw Pact?

It said that no communist country was allowed to leave the Warsaw Pact or weaken communist rule, even if many people there wanted change.

How did the Brezhnev Doctrine affect leaders in other Eastern European countries?

It warned them not to copy Dubcek's reforms, so most leaders stayed strict and did not try to bring in big changes.

How did the Brezhnev Doctrine affect ordinary people in Eastern Europe who wanted more freedom?

It showed that the USSR would crush protests or reforms, so many people lost hope of change and were afraid to speak out.

How did some communist countries, such as Romania and Yugoslavia, react to the Brezhnev Doctrine?

They were angry, refused to send troops to Czechoslovakia, and tried to distance themselves from Soviet control.

How did China react to the Brezhnev Doctrine and the invasion of Czechoslovakia?

China condemned the invasion and the doctrine, which made the split between China and the USSR even worse.

How did Western countries like the USA respond to the Brezhnev Doctrine and the invasion of Czechoslovakia?

They criticised the USSR in speeches but did not send troops. They did not want war and saw Czechoslovakia as inside the Soviet sphere of influence.

What did the Brezhnev Doctrine show about Soviet control over its satellite states?

It showed that the USSR put the safety of the whole communist bloc above each country's independence. It would use force to keep control.

How did the Brezhnev Doctrine affect the chance of future reforms in Eastern Europe during this period?

It made other attempts at reform less likely, because any move towards more democracy or independence risked a Soviet invasion.

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