Prauge Spring

• What is the highest peak shown in the Carpathian Mountains?

  Gerlach Peak
• How do the international and regional boundaries differ in Czechoslovakia?

  • International boundary separates Czechoslovakia from surrounding countries
  • Regional boundaries divide Czechoslovakia into internal regions like Bohemia and Moravia
• What characterized the Prague Spring in Czechoslovakia?

  • A brief period in 1968
  • Aimed for more freedom and democracy
  • Influenced many with its ideas
  • Represented a desire for change
• What was the political alignment of Czechoslovakia after WWII?

  It became part of the Eastern Bloc
• What was Alexander Dubček's goal for Czechoslovakia?

  To bring more freedom to the country
• What event was a result of the tensions in Czechoslovakia after WWII?

  Prague Spring
• What type of reforms did Dubček introduce in Czechoslovakia?

  Reforms allowing more expression and freedom
• What is the capital of Czechoslovakia?

  Prague
• What was the purpose of the media reform during the Prague Spring?

  To allow journalists to report freely
• In which year did the Prague Spring occur?

  1968
• How did Dubček's reforms affect media and travel in Czechoslovakia?

  They loosened restrictions on both areas
• What tensions arose in Czechoslovakia after WWII?

  • Dissatisfaction with centralized rule
  • Discontent with Soviet influence
  • Led to the Prague Spring
• Who was the leader advocating for reforms during the Prague Spring?

  Alexander Dubček
• What was the outcome of the Warsaw Pact invasion of Czechoslovakia?

  • Rapid occupation of the country
  • Little resistance encountered
  • Justified as protection from counter-revolution
• Which nation led the Warsaw Pact invasion of Czechoslovakia?

  The Soviet Union
• What was the main goal of the Prague Spring?

  To change governance and increase rights
• Why did the Soviets justify their intervention in Czechoslovakia?

  To protect from counter-revolution and Western influence
• What were the key changes proposed during the Prague Spring reforms?

  • Media Reform: Journalists report freely
  • Workers' Rights: Workers manage factories
  • Freedom of Assembly: People gather and express opinions
• When did Alexander Dubček become the leader of Czechoslovakia?

  1968
• What was the name of the military operation launched by the Warsaw Pact in Czechoslovakia?

  Operation Danube
• What are the major regions of Czechoslovakia shown on the map?

  • Bohemia
  • Moravia
  • Sudeten Mountains
• What were the three main regions of Czechoslovakia?

  Bohemia, Moravia, and Slovakia
• What event culminated from the Soviet Union's interference in Czech politics?

  The Warsaw Pact invasion
• What did the invasion demonstrate about the Soviet Union's approach to control?

  It showed willingness to use force
• What were the main concerns of the Soviet Union and Warsaw Pact countries regarding the Prague Spring reforms?

  • Weakening of communism in Czechoslovakia
  • Potential influence on other Eastern Bloc nations
• What was the broader impact of the invasion on international alliances?

  It showed alliances could suppress internal changes
• How did Western countries respond to the Warsaw Pact Invasion?

  They condemned the invasion but did little
• What type of government ruled Czechoslovakia after WWII?

  Communist government
• When did the Warsaw Pact invasion of Czechoslovakia occur?

  August 21, 1968
• What did many people do to escape the harsh regime after the invasion?

  They fled the country
• How did the Prague Spring influence people's desires in Czechoslovakia?

  It showed a strong desire for change
• How does the geography of Czechoslovakia differ from the surrounding countries?

  Czechoslovakia has major mountain ranges like the Sudeten and Carpathians, while the surrounding countries have more varied terrain
• What freedoms were lost in Czechoslovakia after the invasion?

  People lost freedoms and many were arrested
• How did the Soviet Union react to the Prague Spring?

  They were concerned about the reforms
• What is the time shown in the image?

  02:00
• How did the Prague Spring influence later movements?

  It inspired a later democratization movement
• How did the economy of Czechoslovakia change after the invasion?

  The economy suffered significantly
• Why did the Soviet Union fear the reforms during the Prague Spring?

  They feared it would weaken communism in Czechoslovakia
• What did the freedom of assembly reform allow people to do?

  Gather to discuss ideas and express opinions
• What was the main consequence of the Warsaw Pact Invasion for Czechoslovakia?

  Reversal of the Prague Spring reforms