Against which entity did Nagy lead the Hungarian Revolution of 1956?
NATO
United Nations
Soviet-backed government
European Union
Answer
In October 1956, a popular revolution broke out in Hungary against the Soviet-backed government. The uprising was sparked by the Soviet Union's decision to crack down on the reformist policies of Imre Nagy, who had been appointed prime minister in 1953. Nagy's reforms had included the release of political prisoners, the relaxation of censorship, and the promise of free elections.
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