Gorbachev's role in the collapse of communism Flashcards
1
Q
How did Gorbachev initially play a permissive role?
A
By abandoning the Brezhnev Doctrine and announcing that each communist country should ‘find its own path to socialism’
2
Q
What did Gorbachev essentially imply?
A
EE countries should continue to work towards communism, but should be free of Russian influence
3
Q
What happened to communism once freed of Russian influence?
A
Communism quickly collaped
4
Q
During 1989, how did Gorbachev become more radical?
A
By actively encouraging communist government to negotiate with opposition groups
5
Q
What did Gorbachev advise the East German government to do?
A
Open its border with the West
