Events Leading to the End of the Cold War (Grade 12 NSC Matric History): Flashcards
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When Soviet economy showed serious weakness signs
When Soviet economy showed serious weakness signs
Late 1960s
Period of Soviet industrial stagnation
Period of Soviet industrial stagnation
1970s
Year Gorbachev became Soviet leader
Year Gorbachev became Soviet leader
1986
Gorbachev's age when he became leader
Gorbachev's age when he became leader
54 years old
Type of Soviet economic system
Type of Soviet economic system
Centralised state-run economy
Year Thatcher became British PM
Year Thatcher became British PM
1979
Year Reagan became US President
Year Reagan became US President
1981
Year Berlin Wall construction began
Year Berlin Wall construction began
1961
Total length of Berlin Wall
Total length of Berlin Wall
155 kilometres
When Gorbachev met ANC's Oliver Tambo
When Gorbachev met ANC's Oliver Tambo
November 1986