2.  a non-violent revolution from 17 November to 29 December 1989  one of the most important of the 1989 revolutions its symbol – jingling of the keys (meaning that new doors for the nation are being unlocked) lead to the downfall of socialism in Czechoslovakia

3. MAIN EVENTS OF THE VELVET REVOLUTION 17 November – police supress a peaceful student demonstration in Prague 27 November – a two-hour general strike 10 December – President Gustav Husák appoints a non-communist government (the first one since 1948) and resigns 28 December – Václav Havel is elected as the new president of Czechoslovakia

4.  June 1990 – the first democratic elections since 1948 legitimize the new government  31 December 1992 – non- violent dissolution of Czechoslovakia (the so- called Velvet divorce)  1 January 1993 – independent Czech Republic and Slovakia are formed

5.  freedom of travel  freedom of speech  freedom of trade  wider variety of products on the market  easier access to some products NEGATIVE RESULTS dissolution of Czechoslovakia increased national debt much fewer social guarantees unemployment increased price of some products