Imre Nagy, Hungarian Prime Minister, responded to Stalin's death and Khrushchev's policies with attempts at reform that seemed anything but socialist. Nagy advocated greater development of agriculture and a reduction in what he considered “excessive industrialization” (Nagy, 425). Going directly against Stalin's policies, Nagy also believed that "greater tolerance should be shown in religious matters" (Nagy, 426). Nagy's views directly contradicted previous socialist thought, which advocated strong industry and the oppression of religion in all its forms. Nagy's ideas removed him from office, but he lit a fire of ideas in Hungary. In 1956, a revolt broke out, born in part from a desire to reinstate Nagy. However, the Soviet Union cracked down on Hungary, resulting in bloodshed. Hungary rebelled and declared independence from the Warsaw Pact. The USSR fell on Hungary leaving many dead. This violent uprising is similar to that of the Marquis in France during World War II. The Marquises “fought for the liberation of their country,” through “violent means” (Hallie, 9). To prevent innocent blood from being shed, he portrays the Marquis in an essentially negative light. The revolt inside