The end of the Cold War (Edexcel GCSE History): Flashcards
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When did the Cold War end?
When did the Cold War end?
December 1991
Who dissolved the Soviet Union?
Who dissolved the Soviet Union?
Mikhail Gorbachev
What did glasnost mean?
What did glasnost mean?
Openness (freedom of speech/information)
What did perestroika mean?
What did perestroika mean?
Restructuring (economic reform)
Which Baltic States demanded independence?
Which Baltic States demanded independence?
Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania
When did Soviet republics demand independence?
When did Soviet republics demand independence?
1990-91
When was the failed coup against Gorbachev?
When was the failed coup against Gorbachev?
August 1991
When was USSR dissolution announced?
When was USSR dissolution announced?
25 December 1991
When did the Warsaw Pact dissolve?
When did the Warsaw Pact dissolve?
July 1991
When did Soviet invasion of Afghanistan begin?
When did Soviet invasion of Afghanistan begin?
1979
When did Gorbachev become Soviet leader?
When did Gorbachev become Soviet leader?
1985
How did Soviet economy compare to US?
How did Soviet economy compare to US?
Less productive and efficient than USA
What impact did arms race have on Soviet economy?
What impact did arms race have on Soviet economy?
Enormous strain, especially 1960s
What was Afghanistan war's impact on USSR?
What was Afghanistan war's impact on USSR?
Costly and unpopular conflict
When did USSR fall behind in technology?
When did USSR fall behind in technology?
1970s and 1980s