2. Hungary is a country located in Eastern Europe. It was also one of the main flashpoints at the start of the Cold War.

3. After World War Two, the Soviet Union stationed many soldiers in Hungary. They soon took control of the country. killed prison Hundreds of thousands of Hungarians were killed or sent to prison for opposing this.

4. occupation The occupation of Hungary proved to countries such as the USA and UK that the Soviet Union could not be trusted. By controlling smaller countries, it showed the Soviets wanted to impose Communism.

5. Under Communist rule, many Hungarians lived in extreme poverty. 1956 revolution In 1956 there was political change in Poland. Hungarians were inspired by this to have their own revolution that same year.

6. After the 1956 Revolution, many political changes were introduced in Hungary. free elections Warsaw Pact These changes included having free elections and also Hungary leaving the Warsaw Pact. The Soviet Union was very angry at this.

7. The Soviet Union decided to again take control of Hungary. killed, jailed or left the country It invaded Hungary with a large army and once more ran the country. Anyone opposed to the Soviets was killed, jailed or left the country.

8. Even after the Soviet invasion, it can be argued people’s lives were better because of the revolution. Janos Kadar Under Communist leader Janos Kadar, many people were released from prison and the country became a little richer.

9. The Hungarian Revolution is important to the Cold War because it showed two things: 1) The Soviets were prepared to use the military to control other countries 2) The USA and other NATO countries wouldn’t stop them