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The End of Bipolarity

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Card 1End of Cold War

What was the symbolic event that marked the beginning of the end of the Cold War in 1989?

Answer

The fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989. This wall had been built at the height of the Cold War and was its greatest symbol. When people toppled it, it triggered a chain of events leading to the collapse

Card 2Soviet System

What was the 'Second World' or 'Socialist Bloc'?

Answer

The Second World referred to the group of East European countries that came under Soviet control after World War II. Their political and economic systems were modeled after the USSR. The Warsaw Pact m

Card 3Soviet Leaders

Who was Mikhail Gorbachev and what reforms did he introduce?

Answer

Mikhail Gorbachev became General Secretary of the Communist Party of Soviet Union in 1985. He introduced policies of 'perestroika' (restructuring) and 'glasnost' (openness) to reform the Soviet system

Card 4Causes of Soviet Collapse

What were the main internal weaknesses that led to the Soviet Union's collapse?

Answer

Key internal weaknesses included: 1) Economic stagnation and consumer shortages 2) Lack of democracy and freedom of speech 3) Bureaucratic and authoritarian system 4) Unaccountable Communist Party rul

Card 5Causes of Soviet Collapse

What role did nationalism play in the disintegration of the USSR?

Answer

The rise of nationalism and desire for sovereignty within various republics was the final and most immediate cause of USSR's disintegration. Ironically, nationalist dissatisfaction was strongest in th

Card 6Soviet Dissolution

When and how was the Soviet Union officially dissolved?

Answer

In December 1991, Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus (three major republics) declared that the Soviet Union was disbanded. They established the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). The Communist Party

Card 7Shock Therapy

What was 'Shock Therapy' and which countries implemented it?

Answer

Shock Therapy was the model of transition from socialist to capitalist economy implemented in Russia, Central Asia, and Eastern Europe, influenced by World Bank and IMF. It involved complete privatiza

Card 8Shock Therapy

What were the negative consequences of Shock Therapy in Russia?

Answer

Shock Therapy led to: 1) Collapse of 90% of industries 2) 'Largest garage sale in history' - valuable industries sold at throwaway prices 3) Dramatic decline in ruble value 4) High inflation causing l

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