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Quiz for Primary Source 28.4: The Hungarian Communist Party Calls for Reforms

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1. What changes did the Hungarian Communist Party call for in Hungary’s relationship with the Soviet Union?

The government called for the complete cessation of relations with the Soviet Union.

The government suggested that Soviet officials take on direct roles in the Hungarian government.

The government suggested that future interactions with the Soviet Union be conducted on the basis of independence, equality, and non-interference in Hungary’s internal affairs.

The government suggested it would seek to establish a new, anti-Soviet alliance with the United States.

Correct. The answer is c. The government insisted that a durable relationship between the Soviet Union and Hungary required Soviet recognition of Hungary’s status as an equal and independent nation.

Incorrect. The answer is c. The government insisted that a durable relationship between the Soviet Union and Hungary required Soviet recognition of Hungary’s status as an equal and independent nation.

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2. Which of these did the government offer as proof that it was committed to reform?

The fact that the government was no longer committed to communism

The fact that the Hungarian economy had grown by 10 percent in the previous year

The fact that top officials in the government had already reached out to the United States

The fact that party leadership included people who had been persecuted under communist rule

Correct. The answer is d. As proof of its understanding of the need for change, the government pointed out that the party leadership now included individuals who had been jailed and only recently released.

Incorrect. The answer is d. As proof of its understanding of the need for change, the government pointed out that the party leadership now included individuals who had been jailed and only recently released.