Unit 7 Lesson 6 Collapse of Soviet Union (Notes Version)

Directions

Notes

As you move through the slides, you will fill in the blanks of your notes and answer the questions.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was a belief held by the USA during the Cold War?

• The spread of communism must be contained.

• Totalitarianism is the best form of government.

• The USA should join the Warsaw Pact.

• Eastern Europe should be controlled by the USSR.

Multiple Choice

Which policy introduced by Gorbachev allowed more free speech and protest to occur?

• Perestroika

• Glasnost

• Democracy

• Reform

Multiple Choice

What were two major pressures that contributed to the Soviet Union's economic struggles during Gorbachev's leadership?

• Food shortages and arms race

• Political stability and population growth

• Military expansion and technological innovation

• Cultural reforms and education

Open Ended

How did reforms and new freedoms lead to the end of the Soviet Union?

Multiple Choice

How did the INF Treaty signed in 1987 impact missile deployments in Europe and the USA?

• It eliminated some types of missiles in the USA and Soviet Union.

• It increased missile deployments in Western Europe.

• It led to the reunification of Germany.

• It caused economic problems in Eastern Europe.

Multiple Choice

What did the fall of the Berlin Wall signify?

• The rise of communism in Eastern Europe.
• The end of the Cold War and the reunification of Germany.
• The start of World War II and division of Europe.
• The establishment of NATO and military alliances.

Multiple Choice

What are the main differences between the USA and the USSR during the Cold War, based on the chart provided?

• The USA was democratic and capitalist, while the USSR was totalitarian and communist.

• Both countries participated in the nuclear arms race and wanted to spread their influence.

• The USSR controlled most of Western Europe, while the USA controlled most of Eastern Europe.

• Both countries were leaders of the Warsaw Pact.