1.6 - Consequences of Disintegration
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Practice Questions
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What major event symbolized the end of the Soviet Union?
💡 Hint: Think of the wall that divided a city.
What is shock therapy?
💡 Hint: Consider how sudden economic changes can affect a country.
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What significant event signified the end of the Cold War?
💡 Hint: This event literally divided a city into East and West.
True or False: Shock therapy involved gradual economic reforms.
💡 Hint: Think about how 'shock' implies a sudden change.
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Discuss the long-term economic consequences of the Soviet disintegration on Eastern European countries. Include factors like inflation rates, GDP changes, and socio-economic struggles.
💡 Hint: Analyze how suffering in the short term could lead to growth or independence in the long term.
Evaluate the effectiveness of shock therapy in at least two different post-Soviet states. Compare their differing outcomes and explain why they diverged.
💡 Hint: Consider how political context and public response can influence economic reforms.
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