Final Flashcards
What was Russia’s Economy experiencing during the collapse of communism?
Russia’s economy was relatively backwards, with a sizeable black-market and outdated factories and mines (resulted in) oil prices drop
How did the decreasing of Russia’s economy cause?
reduced income, large budget debts and food and consumer goods shortages.
What was the result in the collapse of the Cold War, and how did it result in the collapse in communism?
The military was prioritised, and well-funded due to the Cold War.
During the collapse of the Cold War, what happened to the overall function of the working class?
technological innovators and entrepreneurs were put to work in defence industries rather than helping facilitate a partial transition to a market economy.
Who was David Hasselhoff, and how did he play a role in the collapse of communism?
He played, “Looking for Freedom” on Germany’s Silvester Show for the New Year’s Eve special in 1989. Although Hasselhoff agreed, he stipulated that he would only perform on the Berlin Wall
How did political changes play a role in the collapse of communism?
Gorbachev hoped to reverse the economic decline and streamline of the government, by doing so, he called for a new era of transparency and openness through Russia.
How did communism’s failure in Eastern Europe and revolution result in communism collapsing?
Hungarian Uprising and 1968 Warsaw Pact invasion of Czechoslovakia, relaxations by the Soviet government encouraged revolutions in Eastern Europe. the USSR no longer had the means or will to impose military control
How did communism affect daily lives?
people are treated equally in the eyes of the government regardless of education, financial standing, et cetera. very strict limitations as to what they can and cannot do, which can hamper productivity and innovation.
What is the basis of conflict in Israel and Palestine? Current state? Future?
five Arab nations invaded territory in the former Palestinian mandate. This created many nationalist movements. Right now they are at peace with one another, due to their share of concern for Palestinian refugees. They are now two states for two peoples: Israel for the Jewish people and Palestine for the Palestinian people
