Revolt in Hungary, 1956. Unknown. 1956. The Cold War
Critical Thinking Questions:
 
 
  1. The video segment almost gives a play-by-play of the Hungarians' revolt and their final suppression by Soviet troops. How does the announcer portray the Hungarians in this video? What kinds of expressions does he use to characterize the two sides (Hungarians and Soviets) in this conflict?




  2. What was the average American's response likely to be in viewing this film in 1956, given the Cold War climate in the United States at that time?




  3. The announcer mentions the Hungarians' attack on the "headquarters of the Soviet controlled secret police" - what do you think the "secret police" was and did during this era?




  4. What do you suppose the U.S. government's reaction was to the Hungarian uprising and their ultimate defeat at the hands of Soviet troops?




  5. President Eisenhower had received appeals at the time of this revolt from Hungarians seeking an end to Soviet domination in their country. Why do you think President Eisenhower did not move to assist the Hungarian rebels in their fight against the Kremlin?
 
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