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Decline of the Soviet UnionDecline of the Soviet Union

1. Give a definition of the term détente as it related to American-Soviet relations in

the 70’s

1. Give a definition of the term détente as it related to American-Soviet relations in

the 70’s

Relaxation of tensions and improved relations between the U.S. and Soviet Union

Relaxation of tensions and improved relations between the U.S. and Soviet Union

2. What caused a major setback in détente in 1979?

2. What caused a major setback in détente in 1979?

The Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan

The Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan

3. State the agreement made by the INF treaty

3. State the agreement made by the INF treaty

The U.S. and Soviet Union would eliminate Intermediate-range nuclear missiles

The U.S. and Soviet Union would eliminate Intermediate-range nuclear missiles

4. What 1990 event was a powerful symbol of the end of the Cold War?4. What 1990 event was a powerful symbol of the end of the Cold War?

The reunification of Germany The reunification of Germany

5. Define the Brezhnev Doctrine of the 1970’s

5. Define the Brezhnev Doctrine of the 1970’s

Soviet Union can intervene if Communism is threatened

Soviet Union can intervene if Communism is threatened

6. What happened to the Communist ruling class in the Soviet Union by the

1970’s

6. What happened to the Communist ruling class in the Soviet Union by the

1970’s

They had become corrupt They had become corrupt

7. What event signaled a new era in the Soviet Union in March of 1985

7. What event signaled a new era in the Soviet Union in March of 1985

Gorbachev was chosen by party leaders as the new ruler

Gorbachev was chosen by party leaders as the new ruler

8. What were the two kinds of reform attempted by Gorbachev

8. What were the two kinds of reform attempted by Gorbachev

Economic and political reform Economic and political reform

9. Why were the conservative leaders of the traditional Soviet institutions worried

by Gorbachev’s reforms

9. Why were the conservative leaders of the traditional Soviet institutions worried

by Gorbachev’s reforms

The breakup of the Soviet Union would mean and end to their privileges

The breakup of the Soviet Union would mean and end to their privileges

DissidentDissident

A person who speaks out against the government

A person who speaks out against the government

PerestroikaPerestroika

Restructuring of the Soviet Economy

Restructuring of the Soviet Economy

BrezhnevBrezhnev

Foreign Policy- intervention in satellite countries

Economic Policy- heavy industry and collectivized farming

Military Policy- invasion of Afghanistan

Political Policy- Dissidents punished

Foreign Policy- intervention in satellite countries

Economic Policy- heavy industry and collectivized farming

Military Policy- invasion of Afghanistan

Political Policy- Dissidents punished

GorbachevGorbachev

FP- non- intervention EP- limited free-enterprise MP- Nuclear arms treaty PP- New Soviet Parliament

FP- non- intervention EP- limited free-enterprise MP- Nuclear arms treaty PP- New Soviet Parliament

Soviet UnionSoviet Union

Inefficiency Corruption Declining economy Alcoholism High infant mortality

Inefficiency Corruption Declining economy Alcoholism High infant mortality

Former Soviet RepublicsFormer Soviet Republics

Economic Hardship Social disarray Organized crime Chechnya International Relations

Economic Hardship Social disarray Organized crime Chechnya International Relations