The Cold War

Question 1

Stalin

Answer 1

Ruler of the Soviet Union. Wanted Soviet domination of Eastern Europe

Question 2

Soviet economy

Answer 2

Stalin attempted to rebuild the Soviet economy after the war. Focused on industries such as steel, coal, and machinery. Worked on science and technology

Question 3

Problems with the Soviet economy

Answer 3

Collectivized agriculture was unproductive
Russia’s economy could not produce as many goods as western countries
Workers produced to meet quotas, not caring much about quality

Question 4

Mikhail Gorbachev

Answer 4

Soviet leader, realized that in order for positive change to occur, there needed to be more open, free flow of ideas. This idea was called glasnost

Question 5

Perestroika

Answer 5

Gorbachev’s restructuring of the Soviet economy

Question 6

Factors that caused the fall of the Soviet Union

Answer 6

Preference for democracy, armies that had more power than the Soviet Union, want for independence