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Challenges to Soviet control in the Soviet satellite states: Western influence and the media; the impact of the Helsinki accords; political activism including Charter 77 and KOR (Czechoslovakia); Church organisations (Poland and GDR); contested elections (Hungary).
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'Real existing Socialism', 1968–1980
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Challenges to Soviet control in the Soviet satellite states: Western influence and the media; the impact of the Helsinki accords; political activism including Charter 77 and KOR (Czechoslovakia); Church organisations (Poland and GDR); contested elections (Hungary)
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Quick student answer
Which event in 1968 marked a significant challenge to Soviet control in Czechoslovakia?
Direct answer
The Prague Spring was a period of political liberalization in Czechoslovakia that challenged Soviet authority.
Key terms
- KOR (Workers' Defense Committee): A Polish organization formed in 1976 to support workers' rights and advocate for political change.
- Dissident Movement: Groups and individuals in Eastern Europe who opposed the communist regimes and sought political reform.
Common trap
Overgeneralizing the impact of the Helsinki Accords: Recognize that while the Accords inspired dissident movements, the impact varied by country and took time to manifest.
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