What was the outcome of Hungary's postwar election that surprised Rákosi?
Communist win
Narrow defeat
Landslide defeat
Agrarian win
Answer
In the aftermath of World War II, Hungary's postwar election resulted in a surprising Agrarian win. This outcome caught Mátyás Rákosi, the leader of the Hungarian Communist Party, off guard, as he had anticipated a more favorable result for his party. The Agrarian Party's victory demonstrated the desire among Hungarian voters for a non-communist government, setting the stage for a period of political tension and uncertainty in the country.
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