1. History of the Modern World The End of the Cold War Mrs. McArthur Walsingham Academy Room 111 Mrs. McArthur Walsingham Academy Room 111

2. The Soviet Union Declines The Soviet command economy could not keep up with the amount needed to maintain the arms race, nor could it meet consumers’ needs. The U.S.S.R. got mired in a guerilla war in Afghanistan that it could not find a way to win. Mikhail Gorbachev signed arms control treaties and pulled out of Afghanistan. He began a policy of openness, ending censorship, and allowed limited private enterprise. These policies caused many to lose their jobs and some of the Soviet republics to demand independence. In 1991, the Soviet Union was dissolved. The Cold War Section 5: The End of the Cold War, pp 1000-1007 Witness History Audio: A Democratic Transformation Note Taking Transparency 180

3. Changes Transform Eastern Europe Some Eastern European countries, such as Hungary and Poland, began to seek political reforms before Gorbachev came into office. The East German Government, however, was not ready for Gorbachev’s reforms when they came and banned Soviet publications. Communist governments soon began to fall in Eastern Europe. Old borders changed when Czechoslovakia became two countries. Section 5: The End of the Cold War Color Transparency 185: The Cold War: Freeze to Thaw Communism Declines Around the World After the breakup of the Soviet Union, China continued its capitalistic experiments but held onto one-party rule. Vietnam established diplomatic ties with the U.S. North Korea, however, has maintained its economic and political systems.

4. The United States as a Sole Superpower The U.S. emerged as the leading military power and has used its might in conflicts around the world. Some people have welcomed its efforts and some have despised them. 3 of 7 Section 5: The End of the Cold War Progress Monitoring Transparency

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6. Color Transparency 185: The Cold War: Freeze to Thaw

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9. Assignment 1 1.Read Primary Source, pp. 1007 and answer Thinking Critically questions. 2.Study section 5’s slides. 3.Section 5 Auto-test

10. Assignment 2 Test Preparations 1 (Chp. 30 Test – Mon. 5/3) 1.Study pp. 1008, including timeline 2.Do Terms, People, Places, pp 1010 3.Check your knowledge. Take Auto-test

11. Assignment 3 Test Preparations 2 (Chp. 30 Test – Mon. 5/3) Group Assignments (Text, pp. 1009-1010) –pp. 1009 1. Cumulative Review # 1 2. Cumulative Review # 2 3. Cumulative Review # 3 –pp. 1010 4. #7-8 and 16 5. #9-10 and 17 6. #12-14 and 19 7. #15 and 20 Responsibility: Every student will be assigned one designated group assignment to prepare and present in class.

12. Project: When Due? Window for placing your PP on my computer: Wed, May 12 - Friday, May 14 Do Not Wait until the last minute. A late project is a citizenship matter.

13. Project: What is Due? Electronic copy of 12-min. presentation A hard copy: Notes View with full transcription of presentation in Notes 5 multiple choice questions Optional (see next slide)

14. Project: Optional Presentation copy of project including: o Covers as appropriate to format o Electronic copy o Dedication and acknowledgement Successful execution will be counted as an additional (visual) supporting project. In-Class Presentations: May 17-28