Collapse of the Soviet Union

The Fall of the Soviet Union

Open Ended

Describe how the communist economy affected citizens of the Eastern bloc countries

Multiple Choice

How did Mikhail Gorbachev attempt to reform the Soviet Union?

• He tried to reform the politics and economy of the USSR by increasing transparency and honesty

• He tried to reform politics, but not the economy

• He tried to reform the economy, but not politics

• He tried to reform the politics and the economy of the USSR by doubling down on the Secret Police and totalitarian tactics

Multiple Choice

What led to a decrease in military tensions towards the end of the Cold War

• Arms treaties helped to decrease the tension

• Tension didn't decrease, it increased

• Treaties were ignored as various nations increased their weapon stores

Multiple Choice

How did the Soviet-Afghan war affect the Soviet Union?

• The army's reputation was harmed

• It was seen as a sign of weakness that the USSR couldn't control Afghanistan

• It created divisions between the Communist Party and the military

• All of these

Open Ended

What issue in this presentation do you think was most significant in ending the Cold War?