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"
- were going to ease up on the people
- This move threatened to spread to neighbouring countries (Domino effect)
- Troops from several satellite states moved in
- Dubcek arrested and replaced with a puppet leader chosen by the Russians
Summary
When Czechoslovakia applied for aid given out by the Americans, they did not get it, even though they were attempting to become Democratic. Then, Alexander Dubcek became Secretary and brought in freedom of press, assembly worship and right to strike, which were some aspects of democracy, but more like, "Socialism with a human face."