9.4 - Key Events Leading to the Disintegration
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What was the outcome of the August 1991 coup attempt?
💡 Hint: Think about the immediate reactions from the republics.
Name one of the republics that declared independence following the 1991 coup.
💡 Hint: Consider countries in the Baltic region.
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What was the main reason for the 1991 coup attempt in the Soviet Union?
💡 Hint: Consider the motivations of the party hardliners.
True or False: The CIS was formed before the coup attempt in 1991.
💡 Hint: Think about the timeline of events.
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Evaluate the effects of the 1991 coup on the public perception of Gorbachev and the Communist Party.
💡 Hint: Consider how public perception can shift based on political events.
Discuss the implications of the independence movements on the geopolitical landscape of Eastern Europe post-1991.
💡 Hint: Think about the consequences of new states emerging in a previously unified regime.
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