Question

What did the events of 1956 in eastern europe teach russian government officials? that the u.s. would use force in defending anti-communist movements. that they had to grant leeway for the adoption of some domestic reforms inside east european countries. that there was only one road to socialism. that national independence for eastern european countries was inevitable. that eastern europe would unite into a politically unified state with or without russian support?

Answer 1

The correct answer is that they had to grant leeway for the adoption of some domestic reforms inside east european countries

Although there were numerous protests, riots, coups, and similar things, they were mostly stopped by the Soviet Union using the power of the military. This victory was difficult however and they understood that without giving satellite states some leeway that they would face numerous other problems in state governing.