The 1970 Polish protests occurred in northern Poland during December 14–19, 1970. The protests were sparked by a sudden increase in the prices of food and other everyday items. Strikes were put down by the Polish People’s Army and the Citizen’s Militia. At least 42 people killed and more than 1,000 wounded.
About 1970 Polish protests in brief
The 1970 Polish protests occurred in northern Poland during December 14–19, 1970. The protests were sparked by a sudden increase in the prices of food and other everyday items. Strikes were put down by the Polish People’s Army and the Citizen’s Militia, resulting in at least 42 people killed and more than 1,000 wounded. The Polish protests elicited broad sympathy and support, both in Western Europe and the Soviet bloc.
Although the aims of the protesters were mostly social and economic rather than political, the riots reinvigorated the dormant political activity of Polish society. The price increases were reversed, wage increases announced, and sweeping economic and political changes were promised.
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