Gorbachev in 1990 (Edexcel A-Level History): Quizzes
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When was Gorbachev appointed as President of the Soviet Union?
When was Gorbachev appointed as President of the Soviet Union?
March 1990
How did Gorbachev become President of the Soviet Union?
How did Gorbachev become President of the Soviet Union?
Appointed by Congress of People's Deputies
Why did Gorbachev choose appointment over election as President?
Why did Gorbachev choose appointment over election as President?
Fear of losing to popular Yeltsin
What critical problem resulted from Gorbachev being appointed rather than elected?
What critical problem resulted from Gorbachev being appointed rather than elected?
He lacked democratic legitimacy
How long were Gorbachev's emergency powers granted for?
How long were Gorbachev's emergency powers granted for?
18 months
What did Gorbachev use his emergency powers to do?
What did Gorbachev use his emergency powers to do?
Censor press & deploy troops
When did Eduard Shevardnadze resign from the government?
When did Eduard Shevardnadze resign from the government?
December 1990
What did Shevardnadze claim when he resigned?
What did Shevardnadze claim when he resigned?
Gorbachev abandoned democracy
What effect did glasnost have on the Communist Party?
What effect did glasnost have on the Communist Party?
Destroyed its authority
What paradox did Gorbachev face by 1990?
What paradox did Gorbachev face by 1990?
Reforms destroyed his power base