6.7 - Disintegration of the Soviet Union (1991)
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What does Glasnost mean?
💡 Hint: Think about Gorbachev's emphasis on freedom of expression.
How many independent republics emerged after the Soviet Union disintegrated?
💡 Hint: This number reflects the original Soviet republics.
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What was a key cause of the Soviet Union's disintegration?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when an economy fails.
True or False: Glasnost was a policy that enforced strict censorship in the Soviet Union.
💡 Hint: Recall the meaning of Glasnost.
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Assess the impact of economic stagnation and nationalism on the last years of the Soviet Union. Consider their cumulative effects on governance and public perception.
💡 Hint: Look at how these two factors interacted and influenced each other.
Critically analyze the effectiveness of Gorbachev's reforms in achieving their intended goals. Were these goals realistic considering the socio-political context of the time?
💡 Hint: Explore whether reform was possible within the existing structures or if the system needed a more radical change.
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