Which of the following was a response to Khrushchev's speech in 1956 attempting to separate Stalinism from true communism?
A) Supporters of Stalin attempted to regain control of the Politburo.
B) Polish and Hungarian intellectuals tried to break away from strict communist controls.
C) The Soviet army commanders withdrew troops from eastern Europe.
D) The Politburo gave orders to have Stalin's supporters quietly poisoned to avoid open disunity among the communist elite.

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Khrushchev's speech, which criticized Stalin's rule and attempted to distance the current regime from Stalin's excesses, inspired intellectuals in Poland and Hungary to seek more autonomy and challenge the strict controls imposed by Moscow, leading to significant unrest and uprisings in 1956.

Which of the Following Was a Response to Khrushchev's Speech