Thesis:

The 1956 Hungarian Revolution may have failed but it caused considerable

damage to the global image of the Soviet Union and forced them to use more draconian

measures in maintaining their empire, which, some would say, caused the fall of the

Soviet Union.

Outline

1. Intro

2. 1956 Revolution

a. Participants

b. Crucial Events

3. Aftermath

a. Ramifications for Hungary, Soviet Union, and Eastern Bloc countries

b. Global Reactions

4. Conclusion

a. Lasting affect of revolution in Hungary and Eastern Bloc

b. How revolution affected not only Hungary and Europe but also global

events

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