a change introduced to improve something, often a system or law

a military alliance of Eastern European countries led by the Soviet Union during the Cold War; it was formed in 1955 in response to NATO

a country that is dominated by another country

The Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia (1968)

History

In this unit, pupils learnt about the increasing tensions and how they created a number of crises. In ‘The end of the Cold War, 1970-91’, pupils will go on to learn about the crises and flashpoints that led to the end of the Cold War.

In ‘the origins of the Cold War, 1941-58’, pupils began a broader study on the events the began the Cold War. In this unit, pupils will learn about the increasing tensions of the 1950s and how they created a number of crises.

In this unit, pupils analyse the key Cold War crises that pushed the world to the brink of nuclear war in the 1960s. They learn about the construction of the Berlin Wall and how events in Cuba eventually led to the Cuban Missile Crisis.

Cold War crises, 1958-70

Depiction of war, threats of war, death or the aftermath of war.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Depiction or discussion of violence or fighting, including threats of violence or the aftermath of violence.

Depiction or discussion of serious mental health issues including eating disorders, self-harm, suicide or attempted suicide, or the aftermath of such an event.

Depiction or discussion of mental health issues

Which keyword describes a military alliance of Eastern European countries led by the Soviet Union during the Cold War?

Which keyword describes a set of beliefs or principles?

How many soldiers did the Soviet army have when they invaded Czechoslovakia in August 1968?

The US president did not like Dubcek's Prague Spring.

There were US presidential elections taking place a time.

Why did the Americans not intervene in the USSR's invasion of Czechoslovakia?

Who replaced Dubcek as leader of Czechoslovakia in April 1969?

Romania and Yugoslavia moved further towards China.

Romania and Yugoslavia moved further towards the USSR.

Communist parties in France & Italy declared themselves independent of the USSR.

Led to decreased tension between China and the USSR.

Led to increased tension between China and the USSR.

Which of the following were consequences of the USSR's invasion of Czechoslovakia?

Which keyword describes items purchased by individuals for their personal use and enjoyment?

Which keyword describes consumer a change introduced to improve something, often a system or law?

What was Brezhnev concerned that the Prague Spring would lead to?

Complete the sentence with a keyword: Antonin Novotny was a {{}} communist and his government was very unpopular in Czechoslovkia.

leader of the Soviet Union during the Prague Spring

former President of Czechoslovakia who was replaced by Dubcek

a popular war hero who supported Dubcek’s ideas for reform

free speech and the ending of press censorship

a reduction in rights for trade union members

a reduction in the powers of the State Security (StB) secret police

Which of the following reforms were included in the Prague Spring?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Depiction or discussion of mental health issues

Adult supervision required

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

The Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia (1968)

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.