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1 The Collapse of Communism
1990

2 Soviet Union Faces Changes
Very weak economy in Soviet Union Rebellion in Poland, Invasion of Afghanistan Communist Party promotes a new Soviet Leader Mikhail Gorbachev (younger & more open to reform)

3 Gorbachev’s leadership would unleash a 2nd Russian Revolution
Announced astonishing reforms for the Economy & society in Soviet Union Allowed Iron Curtain countries to determine their own form of government

4 Collapse of Iron Curtain 1989-90
“Each people determines the future of its own country and chooses its own form of society?” This opened the door to freedom for eastern Europe (Iron Curtain) 1989 – 1990: majority of Iron Curtain countries become democratic. Germany is re-united

5 The Berlin Wall 5

6 Primary Source Reagan 1982 Speech in Germany

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8 1991: Boris Yeltsin replaces Gorbachev
15 Soviets Republics declare independence Soviet Union is officially ended in 1991

9 Some Factors in the collapse of Soviet Union
Overall, very poor economy Flawed economic system (communism) Could not compete with USA in the Arms Race Invasion of Afghanistan caused financial hardship Rebellions in Iron Curtain Countries & Soviet Republics Falling oil prices in 1980’s drastically lowered income

10 Falling Oil Prices hurt Economy

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