Important dates
"In what year did Stalin die?"
1953
"Who was the Soviet leader that promoted The Thaw?
Nikita Khrushchev
What happened to censorship in the USSR during The Thaw?
It was reduced
What event in 1956 marked a turning point when Khrushchev criticized Stalin?"
The Secret Speech
What happened to literature and film during The Thaw?
They became more open
"In what year did the Hungarian Revolution take place?
1956
Who was the U.S. President during the early years of The Thaw?"
Dwight D. Eisenhower
What kind of relationship did Khrushchev try to build with the West?
A peaceful life
What 1956 uprising challenged Soviet control but was brutally crushed?
The Hungarian Revolution
What kind of Western influence increased during The Thaw?
Music, fashion, and movie
In what year did Khrushchev deliver his 'Secret Speech'?
1956
Who led the Hungarian Revolution?
Imre Nagy
What was one effect of the Hungarian Revolution on Soviet policy?
The USSR reasserted control
What 1960 event involved a U.S. spy plane shot down over the USSR?
The U-2 Incident
What new artistic style gained popularity in Soviet art during The Thaw?
Socialist Realism mixed with personal expression
In what year did the U-2 spy plane incident happen?
1960
"Who gave the Secret Speech denouncing Stalin?"
Khrushchev
How did The Thaw affect Soviet citizens’ access to foreign culture?
Cultural openness increased
What was the term for the policy aimed at easing Cold War tensions?
Peaceful Coexistence
What happened to education and intellectual life during The Thaw?
Universities and sciences expanded
In what year did the Prague Spring mark the symbolic end of The Thaw?"
1968
"Who was the American pilot captured during the U-2 incident?
Francis Gary Powers
What long-term impact did The Thaw have on Cold War tensions?
Limited reforms but continued conflict
What 1968 event marked the symbolic end of The Thaw with Soviet invasion?
The Prague Spring
What happened to political control over culture by the end of The Thaw?
It tightened again