What did the events of 1956 in Eastern Europe teach Russian government officials?
A) That the U.S. would use force in defending anti-communist movements.
B) That they had to grant leeway for the adoption of some domestic reforms inside East European countries.
C) That there was only one road to Socialism.
D) That national independence for Eastern European countries was inevitable.
E) That Eastern Europe would unite into a politically unified state with or without Russian support.

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The events of 1956 in Eastern Europe, particularly the Hungarian Uprising, showed the limitations of Soviet control and the desire for greater autonomy among Eastern European countries. This led Russian officials to understand that they needed to grant some leeway for domestic reforms within these countries to prevent further uprisings and maintain Soviet influence in the region. Option A is not accurate as the US did not use force in 1956, and Option C, D, and E are not supported by the events of 1956.

What Did the Events of 1956 in Eastern Europe Teach