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1 How did the Soviet Union Collapse and what Impact did It have?
Global History & Geography How did the Soviet Union Collapse and what Impact did It have? Teacher: Br. Siraj 10th Grade Boys/Girls 24 July 2019

2 Easing the Cold War Tension
Détente between the U.S. and U.S.S.R: Promoted by Richard Nixon and Leonid Brezhnev Included: Arms Control Talks and Treaties Cut defense expenses Cultural Exchange Trade agreements July 24, 2019 Global History & Geography

3 Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan
Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan in 1979 The détente ended Relationship between the two superpowers worsened Defense spending skyrocketed It became unpopular with the Soviet people Afghans resisted fiercely July 24, 2019 Global History & Geography

4 Gorbachev’s Leadership
Mikhail Gorbachev became soviet leader in 1985 He pulled out Soviet troops from Afghanistan Instituted political and economic reform Perestroika – economic reform of Gorbachev Easing state control and introducing market reforms July 24, 2019 Global History & Geography

5 Gorbachev’s Leadership
Glasnost – Political and Social Reform Literally mean openness Easing political and cultural control July 24, 2019 Global History & Geography

6 Breakup of Soviet Union
With Glasnost people were voicing their nationalist sentiments Baltic Republics – Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia – got independence in 1991 In mid-1991 Hardliners tried to make coup and overthrow Gorbachev Gorbachev later resigned All other Soviet Republics declared independence Soviet Union Ceased to exist. Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) was formed. July 24, 2019 Global History & Geography

7 Global History & Geography
Homework Describe the policies of Glasnost and Perestroika and their role in the collapse of Soviet Union. July 24, 2019 Global History & Geography

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