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The End of Bipolarity — Revision Notes

Madhya Pradesh Board · Class 12 · Political Science

The End of Bipolarity revision notes for Madhya Pradesh Board Class 12 Political Science: 4 topics in quick points.

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1. The Soviet System

  • The USSR came into being after the socialist revolution in Russia in 1917.
  • The Soviet Union comprised fifteen republics; Russia was only one of them on paper but dominated in reality.
  • The political system centred on the Communist Party, and no other political party or opposition was allowed.
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2. Leadership and Reform in the Soviet Union

  • Vladimir Lenin founded the Bolshevik Communist Party and led the Russian Revolution of 1917.
  • Joseph Stalin succeeded Lenin and led consolidation from 1924 to 1953; he began rapid industrialisation and forcible collectivisation of agriculture.
  • Nikita Khrushchev led the Soviet Union from 1953 to 1964; he denounced Stalin's leadership style and introduced reforms in 1956.
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3. Causes of Disintegration

  • Internal weaknesses of Soviet political and economic institutions were a major cause of collapse.
  • Economic stagnation led to shortages of consumer goods and reduced faith in the system.
  • The Soviet economy carried a huge burden because of the arms race and support to satellite states, especially in Eastern Europe and the Central Asian republics.
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4. The Collapse of the USSR and the CIS

  • A coup encouraged by Communist Party hardliners took place in 1991.
  • Boris Yeltsin emerged as a national hero in opposing the coup.
  • In December 1991, Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus declared that the Soviet Union was disbanded.

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The USSR came into being afterAfter the Second World WarThe Berlin Wall was builtMikhail Gorbachev became General SecretaryIn 1991

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Key topics in The End of Bipolarity include The Soviet System, Leadership and Reform in the Soviet Union, Causes of Disintegration, The Collapse of the USSR and the CIS. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the Madhya Pradesh Board Class 12 board exam.
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