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Cold War: 1954-1957 - Hungary 1956, The Suez Crisis
In 1956 Egypt nationalised the Suez Canal.

Cold War: 1954-1957 - Hungary 1956, The Suez Crisis

Explore the Cold War in the 1950s, from the Hungarian Uprising to the Suez Crisis, and see how these events exposed tensions between East and West.

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Fascinating Fact:

Together, Hungary 1956 and Suez revealed Cold War realities. The USSR kept tight control in Eastern Europe, while Western allies were divided over imperial interests.

In GCSE History, this topic explores how the Cold War developed after 1953. You will study the Hungarian Uprising, the Suez Crisis and what they reveal about power, ideology and alliances.

Key Terms

  • Hungarian Uprising 1956: A revolt in Hungary against Soviet influence and communist rule, which was eventually crushed by Soviet troops.
  • Suez Crisis: A 1956 conflict in which Britain, France and Israel attacked Egypt after the Suez Canal was nationalised, drawing criticism from the USA and the USSR.
  • Superpower: A very powerful country, such as the USA or USSR, able to influence events worldwide through military, economic and political strength.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What happened in the Hungarian Uprising of 1956?

In 1956 protesters in Hungary demanded political reform and less Soviet control. A new government promised changes, but Soviet forces invaded, removed the leaders and restored strict communist rule.

What was the Suez Crisis and why is it linked to the Cold War?

The Suez Crisis began when Egypt took control of the Suez Canal in 1956. Britain, France and Israel attacked Egypt, but pressure from the USA and the USSR forced them to withdraw, showing changing power balances.

How can I revise Hungary 1956 and Suez for GCSE History exams?

Focus on causes, events and consequences of each crisis. Learn key dates, the roles of the superpowers and how both episodes illustrated Cold War tensions, then practise exam style questions using this knowledge.

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In which city was the agreement signed which brought an end to French intervention in Indo-China, and divided Vietnam into two parts?
Geneva
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The French, trying to recover their former colony, were defeated by Vietnamese Communist forces at Dien Bien Phu in 1954. An international conference ensued, that allowed for a French withdrawal and the division of Vietnam into two states: North and South
2 .
Which Central European country was occupied by the victorious states from the Second World War until 1955, when a mutual withdrawal was arranged: on condition that the state concerned should remain neutral?
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The USSR was keen to concentrate on defending those parts of the "Iron Curtain" that were most essential to her defence
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Which country's membership of NATO in 1955 infuriated the USSR and its allies, leading to the setting up of the Warsaw Pact?
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The USSR and its Allies regarded any expansion of NATO as a direct and serious threat
4 .
Which Soviet leader authorised Russian forces to enter Hungary in the autumn of 1956 to put down a "counter revolution"?
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The USSR was not prepared to accept any liberalisation of the Communist government in Hungary, still less any intention to leave the Warsaw Pact
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Which Hungarian leader was captured by invading Soviet forces in 1956, and later executed?
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The Russian authorities put the former Hungarian leader to death, hoping that this would serve as a deterrent to others who might consider straying from the Soviet line
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In 1956 the Egyptian leader announced the nationalisation of the Suez Canal. Who was he?
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The Egyptian leader sought to use the revenues from the canal to build a "high dam" on the Nile, giving Egypt ample electricity
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Which British prime minister used force, together with France, to attempt to recover the Canal?
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The British leadership saw the Egyptian government as similar to Hitler and Mussolini in the 1930s. They further believed that force (rather than appeasement) was the way to deal with what they saw as naked aggression
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Which American president refused to support British and French policy over Suez, complaining that he had not been consulted?
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The United States regarded Britain and France as dangerous aggressors, especially as the USSR seemed to be getting away with its attack on Hungary at the same time
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What name is given to the speech delivered to the Russian Communist Party in 1956, listing and describing Stalin's crimes against his own people?
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Which Russian name is given to the first Russian satellite sent into space to orbit the earth in 1957, thus stealing a march on the Americans?
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Russia's NATO opponents were astonished to realise that the USSR was ahead of them in the "Space Race"
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