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To what extent was the Soviet intervention in Hungary in 1956 Justifiable? Why did the West not react more strongly?<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A thorough analysis of the Hungarian Revolution, complete with sourcework questions to develop skills for Paper 2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Part of the scheme of work on Soviet control of Eastern Europe during the Cold War at ActiveHistory.<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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