Question

What happened when the Czechs tried to implement liberal reforms in 1968?

Answer 1

Answer:

The USSR and other Warsaw pact nations invaded. West Germany would have grown much stronger than East Germany.

Explanation:

Answer 2

The Soviet Union and the Members invaded Czechoslovakia to suppress the reforms.

• Alexander Dubcek, the first secretary of the Communist Party of Czechoslovakia launched a set of reforms that included more freedom to the media, and increased freedom of speech and movement.
• The brief period that started on 5 January 1968 and lasted till 21 August 1968 was called the Prague Spring. It was characterized by huge mass protests and political liberalization.
• At first, the reaction was mixed. Some supported Dubcek while some were concerned about the effects of the reforms on their stance in the Cold war.
• Several efforts were made by the Soviet Union and the Warsaw Pact members to negotiate with Czechoslovakia relating to the reforms.
• After these negotiations failed, the Soviet Union and members of the Warsaw Pact invaded Czechoslovakia on the night of 21 August 1968.