Czechoslovakia, 1968
•Had a democratic tradition
•In 1968 Alexander Dubcek became Secretary
•Gained freedom of press, assembly worship and right to strike “Socialism with a human face”
•This move threatened to spread to neighbouring Romania
•Troops from several satellite states moved in
Dubcek arrested and relieved by Husak who followed the Russian line
•In 1968 Alexander Dubcek became Secretary
•Gained freedom of press, assembly worship and right to strike “Socialism with a human face”
•This move threatened to spread to neighbouring Romania
•Troops from several satellite states moved in
Dubcek arrested and relieved by Husak who followed the Russian line
Summary: In efforts of becoming democratic, Czechoslovakia applied for aid from the Americans. However, this attempt failed as they did not get it. Alexander Dubcek became secretary and brought a freedom of press and assembly worship and right to strike (aspects of democracy) hence "Socialism with a human face"