Collapse of the Soviet Union (slides review)

In 1989, Eastern European countries declared their independence from the Soviet Union. The Cold War was ending. What happened to the Soviet Union?

• It returned to a monarchy.

• It became a communist country.

• It stopped trading with other nations.

• It divided into independent republics.

What was one cause of the collapse of the Soivet Union?

• Citizens lost more rights which led them to demand changes.

• Citizens were granted more rights which led them to demand change.

• Citizens wanted to keep the Cold War going in order to bring about change.

• Citizens were benefiting economically and wanted to continue the growth.

What would be the BEST title for this political cartoon?

• The Puzzle of the Soviet Union.

• The Leader of the Soviet Union.

• The Collapse of the Soviet Union.

• The Starting Pieces of the Soviet Union.

Which of the following was one method used by President Reagan to intimidate the Soviet Union?

• Decrease the number of treaties with the Soviet Union.

• Increase the number of missiles owned by the United States.

• Decrease the number of missiles owned by the United States.

• Increase the opportunities to negotiate with the Soviet Union.

Use the information to answer the question.

Which of the following BEST completes the organizer?

• Citizens supported the efforts to be more powerful than the United States.

• Citizens asked Gorbechev to continue his fight against President Reagan.

• Citizens looked for ways to ration and save in order to support Gorbachev.

• Citizens’ living conditions worsened causing them to want independence.