Interpretations: Gorbachev’s Political Reforms (Edexcel A-Level History): Quizzes
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When did Gorbachev assume the newly created role of President of the Soviet Union?
When did Gorbachev assume the newly created role of President of the Soviet Union?
March 1990
Why did Gorbachev create the presidency in 1990?
Why did Gorbachev create the presidency in 1990?
To increase his personal power
The presidency was designed to be independent of which two institutions?
The presidency was designed to be independent of which two institutions?
Party and Supreme Soviet
How did Gorbachev become President instead of standing for election?
How did Gorbachev become President instead of standing for election?
Congress of People's Deputies appointed him
For how long did Gorbachev receive emergency powers as President?
For how long did Gorbachev receive emergency powers as President?
18 months
When did Eduard Shevardnadze resign from Gorbachev's government?
When did Eduard Shevardnadze resign from Gorbachev's government?
December 1990
What were the two main goals of glasnost and democratisation?
What were the two main goals of glasnost and democratisation?
Revitalise Party & rescue economy
How did glasnost affect the Communist Party's authority?
How did glasnost affect the Communist Party's authority?
Destroyed its authority
What problem did Gorbachev's appointment create for his leadership?
What problem did Gorbachev's appointment create for his leadership?
Lacked democratic mandate
By 1990, what had the Soviet people lost faith in?
By 1990, what had the Soviet people lost faith in?
Both Party and Soviet Union itself