The End Of The Cold War Flashcards
When did the cold war officially end
December 1989
What presidents called for the end of the cold war
Gorbachev and George H.W. Bush senior
When did the soviet union dissolve
1991
What came to an end when the soviet union dissolved
Communist government
When did mikhail Gorbachev become leader of the ussr
1985
What were the names of the reforms he put into force
Perestroika(restructuring of the soviet economy) and glasnost (a policy of openness)
What was given to the citizens of the ussr
Greater freedom of speech
Who was east Germany’s head of state
Erich honecher
When did Erich honecker resign
October 1989
What did the new government in East Germany do
Prepared a new law to lift the travel restrictions for east German citizens
What did Gorbachev do about the new travel laws
Did nothing to stop this
When did mikhail Gorbachev become leader or the ussr
1985
What were the two reforms that Gorbachev lntroduced
Perestroika(restructuring of the soviet economy) and glasnost(a policy of openness)
New freedoms were given to the soviet people, including greater freedom of speech
What did the reforms result in
Mass demonstrations against the communist government I east Germany took place in 1989
