The collapse of the Soviets Flashcards

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When was the beginning and end of the Soviet Union?

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1922~1991

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What happened to soviet union economy in the 1970s and 1980s?

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Economy of the huge region slowed (soviet money had almost no value outside the country)

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What is Russification?

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The soviet union moved Russians into the Eurasian Republics and put them in charge, forcing peoplw to learn the Russian language

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Did the Eurasian republics approve of Russification?

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The resented it

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Who became head of the Soviet communist party in 1985?

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Mikhail Gorbachev

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What movement did he promote?

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perestroika (restruction)

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What did Gorbachev believe?

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That less government control would make the economy more effective

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In 1990, what did the government present to the economy that had failed to improve?

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A 500 day plan

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What was the 500 day plan?

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The republics would have greater control over their economies, and state ownership of business would decline

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What else did Gorbachev introduce?

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Glasnost (openness), which encouraged people to speak openly about the government

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Did Glasnost work out?

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It backfired, with people demanding for more freedom

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What year did the berlin wall collapse?

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1989

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Why could the government no longer manage its vast empire?

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Due to weakened economy

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By 1990, all the republics had declared their what?

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Autonomy (determination to govern themselves)

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In 1991, what did the communists who opposed Gorbachev’s idea attempt against him?

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A coup (a sudden overthrow of government by force)

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Was the coup successful?

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No, but Gorbachev knew he had lost power

17
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What year did Gorbachev resign as president?

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1991

18
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What was life in Russia like after?

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There was a large gap between rich & poor

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What were some problems in Russia after the fall of the USSR?

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higher prices, unemployment, increase in corruption and crime