Dubček's 14 Points

Dubček's 14 Points outlined key steps for democratization and reform in a communist-controlled Czechoslovakia during the late 1960s. They emphasized increased political freedoms, freedom of speech, and greater autonomy for regions within the country. The points aimed to soften strict government control, allow more open discussion of ideas, and improve human rights, moving toward a more democratic society while still maintaining some aspects of socialism. These reforms sparked hope for a more open and free Czechoslovakia but faced opposition from the Soviet Union, which wanted to keep tight control over Eastern Europe.