HISTORY
THE COLD WAR ERA
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Khrushchev sent tanks into Budapest in November 1956
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Khrushchev lost power after the Cuban Missile Crisis
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Khrushchev encouraged the destruction of all statues and monuments
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Khrushchev called for “peaceful competition” with capitalist states
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Thaw became possible after the death of Joseph Stalin in 1953. First Secretary Khrushchev denounced former General Secretary Stalin in the “Secret Speech” at the 20th Congress of the Communist Party, then ousted the Stalinists during his power struggle in the Kremlin.
Detailed explanation-2: -During his rule, Khrushchev stunned the communist world with his denunciation of his predecessor Joseph Stalin’s crimes, and embarked on a policy of de-Stalinization with his key ally Anastas Mikoyan. He sponsored the early Soviet space program and enactment of moderate reforms in domestic policy.
Detailed explanation-3: -The creation of West Germany convinced the Soviets they would never get the reparations they wanted. In June 1948, Soviet troops blockaded West Berlin hoping to force the United States to reconsider its decision or abandon West Berlin.
Detailed explanation-4: -What effect did Nikita Khrushchev have on the Soviet Union? Nikita Khrushchev was Stalin’s successor. He denounced policies of Stalin, announced the crimes against Soviet people committed by Stalin, and called for destalinization.