1.3 - Mikhail Gorbachev and the Disintegration
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What two major policies did Gorbachev implement?
💡 Hint: Think about the two major changes in policy he initiated.
What was one outcome of Gorbachev's reforms?
💡 Hint: Consider how people began to express their national identities more.
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Which policy aimed at increasing openness in the Soviet Union?
💡 Hint: Think of the term that sounds like 'openness'.
True or False: The fall of the Berlin Wall happened before the disintegration of the Soviet Union.
💡 Hint: Remember the timeline of significant events.
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Analyze the impact of Gorbachev’s policies on the global order post-1991. What new dynamics emerged?
💡 Hint: Consider the implications for international relations and alignments.
Discuss how economic instability contributed to the Soviet Union's disintegration. Provide specific examples of how this manifested.
💡 Hint: Evaluate the connection between economy and public sentiment.
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