Which country's 1956 attempt to leave the Warsaw Pact and declare neutrality was crushed by Soviet tanks?
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Correct answer: Hungary
The Hungarian Uprising began as a student protest and escalated into a national revolt. The Soviet Union invaded to prevent Hungary from leaving the pact, resulting in thousands of deaths and a reaffirmation of Soviet control.
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