Show:
"Man, You Really Screwed the Pooch This Time, Commies"
"Czech Yourself, Before You Wreck Yourself Bruh"
"Husák of Potatoes!!!"
"Thats Havel of a Name"
"Mystery Flavor"
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Who replaced Dubcek after he was forced to step down at the hands of the Soviets?
Gustav Husák
100
What were students demanding on November 17, 1989?
Resignation of the communist government
100
What was the name of the primary policy implemented by Husák?
Policy of Normalization
100
Havel would become the first President of this
Czech Republic
100
In addition to a politician and dissident, Havel also partook in this unique occupation.
Playwright
200
This group resigned on November 28, 1989 after student demonstrations?
Czech communist party
200
What was the holiday traditionally celebrated by students in Czechoslovakia on November 17th?
International Students Day
200
Who replaced Husak in 1987?
Jakes
200
Havel spearheaded this popular movement in 1989
Civic Movement
200
What is one adjective to describe the Czech economy under Jakes?
Weak or Outdated
300
This man became president of Czechoslovakia after the fall of the communist government in 1989
Havel
300
Liberal leader of Czechoslovakia who angered Brezhnev?
Alexander Dubcek
300
What political group gave "moral opposition" to Hussak and his regime?
The Catholic Church
300
Name the Radio Program that Havel would often contributed to
Radio Free Czech
300
What led to the beginning of the Czech Republic?
The mass demonstrations and fall of Jakes
400
Name one of the issues that Jakes faced while still in power
-weak economy (industry outdated and noncompetitive compared to West) -dissident opposition upset with government and human rights issues -lack of legitimacy as communist regime dating back to 1968
400
This caused the Czech communist party to “spring” into action and tighten the control on the Czech people.
Prague spring
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What problem was Husak unable to follow?
Perestroika
400
What was the name of Vaclez's spouse?
Olga
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On what date did the Communist party resign?
November 28, 1989
500
Which ‘Helsinki Group’ and human rights association contained hundreds of Czechoslovak intellectuals and dissidents and advocated democracy?
Chapter 77
500
The Warsaw troops, led by the USSR, entered Czechoslovakia in what year?
1968
500
What was the name of the Secret Police organization under Husak?
StB
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Through giving a rebellious speech at a meeting of young writers, Havel began his political career at what age?
20 Years Old
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Despite measures taken by _________, political dissent did not fully disappear throughout the velvet revolution
the secret police