What was the outcome of the Prague Spring?

The outcome of the Prague Spring is best described as the end that came with a Soviet invasion that suppressed reforms. In 1968, Czechoslovakia experienced a period of political liberalization under the leadership of Alexander Dubček, which included attempts to democratize the government and reduce the powers of the communist regime. However, these moves alarmed Soviet leaders and were perceived as a threat to the stability of the Eastern Bloc.

In August of that year, Warsaw Pact troops, led by the Soviet Union, invaded Czechoslovakia. This military intervention forcefully ended the reform process, reinstating a more hardline communist government. As a result, the hopes for a more democratic society and greater personal freedoms were quashed, leading to a long period of normalization characterized by the strict enforcement of communist policies.

The other choices do not accurately represent the outcome of the Prague Spring. There were no significant lasting democratic reforms achieved due to the invasion, nor did it create a new government as the old regime was simply reinstated. Additionally, the international community's response did not lead to recognition for Czechoslovakia; instead, it reinforced the existing Soviet influence in the region.