Test out your knowledge of the reasons for the end of Cold War by playing the Cold War quiz. Pink Floyd

What has this man got to do with the Fall of the Berlin Wall?  starter activity

Was the Berlin Wall a result rather than a cause of the end of Cold War? To review previous knowledge of the reasons for the end of Cold War To identify reasons for the fall of the Berlin Wall & the end of the USSR To develop source analysis skills  Aims

 Your task Read p and list the reasons for the fall of the Berlin Wall. Read p and list the reasons for the fall of the Berlin Wall.

Reasons for Fall of Berlin Wall 1989 was a key year – 40 years since formation of DDR (East Germany) 1989 was a key year – 40 years since formation of DDR (East Germany) DDR product of Cold War tensions, when these ceased to exist so did the need for DDR DDR product of Cold War tensions, when these ceased to exist so did the need for DDR Fugitives – Hungary opened its borders to West in autumn 1989 Fugitives – Hungary opened its borders to West in autumn 1989 Political organisations, e.g. ‘New Forum’ Political organisations, e.g. ‘New Forum’ Honecker lost control over East German Politburo Honecker lost control over East German Politburo Actions of Kohl & Gorbachev Actions of Kohl & Gorbachev

Why was the fall of the Berlin Wall a turning point in the collapse of Communism in Europe?

 Your task Study Sources K-N on p Study Sources K-N on p What does Source K tell us about Gorbachev’s influence on the people and government of East Germany? What does Source K tell us about Gorbachev’s influence on the people and government of East Germany? How important was popular pressure? Use sources L, M & N in your answer. How important was popular pressure? Use sources L, M & N in your answer. Do you agree with the view that the fall of the Wall occurred more by accident that design? Do you agree with the view that the fall of the Wall occurred more by accident that design?

The fall of the Berlin Wall more a result than a cause? Place a Post-it on the screen according to your judgement Result Cause

 Your task Read p and draw up a list of factors which led to the end of the Soviet Union. Read p and draw up a list of factors which led to the end of the Soviet Union. March 2010 Obama & Medvedev announce a renewal of the START treaty talks of 1991

End of USSR 1991, START talks signalled end to East-West hostilities 1991, START talks signalled end to East-West hostilities Failure of Gorbachev’s domestic reforms, e.g. food queues, industrial action, inflation, crime Failure of Gorbachev’s domestic reforms, e.g. food queues, industrial action, inflation, crime Glasnost – Russians more openly critical Glasnost – Russians more openly critical Damaging revelations about Communist Party – mass graves, corruption Damaging revelations about Communist Party – mass graves, corruption New political organisations – Democratic Reform Movement New political organisations – Democratic Reform Movement Collapse of central control Collapse of central control

 Your task Read Sources O,P & Q on p Read Sources O,P & Q on p Summarise the views of the sources in no more than 5 words Summarise the views of the sources in no more than 5 words What phrases or words would you quote to support your views? What phrases or words would you quote to support your views? State one way in which Source O agrees with Source P State one way in which Source O agrees with Source P State one way which Source P agrees with Source Q State one way which Source P agrees with Source Q

 Extension Read John Lewis Gaddis, p and note down evidence to suggest the end of Communism was brought about by Gorbachev, popular pressure or other factors Read John Lewis Gaddis, p and note down evidence to suggest the end of Communism was brought about by Gorbachev, popular pressure or other factors

Plenary Give 3 reasons for the fall of the Berlin Wall Give 3 reasons for the fall of the Berlin Wall List 3 reasons why the USSR comes to an end in 1991 List 3 reasons why the USSR comes to an end in 1991 How far do you think the fall of the Wall was the symbol rather than the cause of the ending of Cold War? How far do you think the fall of the Wall was the symbol rather than the cause of the ending of Cold War?

 Homework Revise for a timed essay question on the end of Cold War Revise for a timed essay question on the end of Cold War