The collapse of the soviet union. Flashcards
Where was Gorbachev popular overseas?
Germany and Beijing in China.
What was the impact of Glasnost and Perestroika inside the USSR?
Didn’t stop the national income from falling. This led to major shortages in the country. Strikes broke out among many workers.
By 1991 what did Gorbachev policies do for the USSR?
Created Anarchy at home and nations strength aboard disappeared.
How did Gorbachev end the Warsaw pact in July 1991?
Refused to call the Warsaw Pact armies.
Which were the first three Baltic Republic to vote and leave the USSR in 1990?
Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia.
How did the Baltic States protest from 1987 against the USSR?
By the singing Revolution. National Anthems, hymns and patriotic songs.
Gorbachev refused to accept Lithuania leaving and how did he respond?
He sent Soviet Troops to regain power from the parliamentary house.
What was the reaction from rest of the world?
World wide condemnation.
Who emerged as a successor to Gorbachev?
Boris Yeltsin.
What did Yeltsin want to see the end of, and be introduced in the USSR?
End to the Soviet Union.
In August 1991 who else, and why were they against Gorbachev?
Hard-liners launched a coup d’etat.
What happened to Gorbachev during the coup D’etat?
Plotter successfully captured Gorbachev.
What successful actions did Yeltsin take to support Gorbachev?
Stands on top of a tank outside of the parliament building.
Who emerged as the new leader of the USSR?
Boris Yeltsin.
After 5 months as the new leader what changes were introduced?
Abolished communist party. Recognised the independence of republics.
