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8.8 end of Cold War

AP World History 8.8 End of Cold War

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Explain the causes of the end of the Cold War. Soviet Union's failed invasion of Afghanistan, technological development for U.S. Military, public discontent and economic weakness in communist countries led to the end of the cold war and the collapse of the Soviet Union.
What were the specific economic causes of the end of the Cold War? Economic causes: Russia needed western credit, had to behave to get it, no incentive for Russians to work hard, create quality
What war bogged down Russia at this time? Bogged down in Afghanistan war from 1979
What dissidents were involved in the Civil Right challenges? Civil rights challenges: dissidents, Pope John Paul II, Helsinki accords, Solzhenitsyn,
Who wanted out of the USSR at this time? E European states plus 14 other states in USSR all wanted out
What U.S. President introduced the idea of "Star Wars"? US opposition: Reagan, star wars (strategic defense system), made USSR scared that the US might already have it, summits; also with Bush
Who steps into power of Russia during Reagan's administration? Gorbachev in power after death of old guys,
What did Gorbechav want Russia to retain? Gorbachev wish for true communism, glasnost, perestroika,
What happened during Gorbechav's leadership. end Brezhnev doctrine, humorous decision to open Berlin wall 1989, Warsaw pact dissolved,
What year was the USSR dissolved? USSR dissolved 1991
What was the result of Mutually Assured Destruction? No one in 1980 guessed that US mortal enemy, with both sides having world destroying missiles, would disappear
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