
Collapse of the Soviet Union
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Social Studies
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10th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Which of these events led to the breakup of the Soviet Union? The arms race & government overspending, An attempt to overthrow the government by pro-democratic forces, Democratic reforms brought on by Mikhail Gorbachev, All of these
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All of these
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Despite all the tension during the Cold War, why didn't the US and the Soviet Union get involved in military conflicts with each other?
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the potential for global nuclear war
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
The process in which East and West Germany were joined together and Berlin was a single city was called ____.
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Reunification of Germany
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What was the nickname for the agreements that limited the number of nuclear missiles held by the U.S. and the Soviet Union?
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Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty (SALT I & II)
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which political leader introduced programs that moved the USSR away from totalitarianism, and increased economic freedom and political rights?
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Mikhail Gorbechev
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Which new Soviet policy granted the people of the USSR more decision making power and greater access to private ownership of businesses?
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perestroika
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Which of Gorbachev's programs created more openness, more public participation in government, and greater individual rights were given to Soviet citizens?
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glasnost
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