LESSON #5: THE COLLAPSE OF COMMUNISM IN THE WEST. 1980’S AND 1990’S

THE COLLAPSE OF COMMUNISM IN THE WEST The weakening of the USSR begins in the mid 1980’s. A. The USA had been exporting grain to help the USSR feed itself. B. The Star Wars Program was breaking the defense budget of the USSR. C. The Chernobyl disaster calls Soviet industry and energy capabilities into question.

THE COLLAPSE OF COMMUNISM IN THE WEST II. The newest and youngest leader of the USSR comes to power in 1985. His name is Mikhail Gorbachev. A. He begins to open trade and cultural connections with the West. “Perestroika” and “Glasnost.” B. He lets the satellite nations know that they are basically on their own. C. He focuses on economics and ending the nuclear arms race.

THE COLLAPSE OF COMMUNISM IN THE WEST III. Fall of the Communist Block Project Working in a group of people in your row: 1. Create a Luddite I-pad covering how the revolution occurred in the country assigned to you. 2. It should include the usual but include a timeline of events. B. Present your findings to the rest of the class.

THE COLLAPSE OF COMMUNISM IN THE WEST IV. The Second Russian Revolution: A 1. 2.. B. class.

THE COLLAPSE OF COMMUNISM IN THE WEST XII. SIDE EFFECTS OF THE END OF THE COLD WAR IN THE REST OF THE WORLD. The Rise of Muslim Fundamentalist and Nationalist Organizations out of the ashes of Colonialism really begins in 1979 The Fall of the Shah of Iran can be contributed to Cold War Politics. The rise of powerful armed Muslim Nations in the Middle East can be also.

THE COLLAPSE OF COMMUNISM IN THE WEST XII. SIDE EFFECTS OF THE END OF THE COLD WAR IN THE REST OF THE WORLD. (FORESHADOWING!) D. The Alliance Between Israel and the U.S is a factor. E. The Russian invasion of Afghanistan is the crisis from which it is born. F. Breaking the Russians in Afghanistan and giving President Reagan a Cold War victory will create a dream of independence and revolution among Muslim nations around the world.