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1 Fall of the Soviet Union

2 Mikhal Gorbachev 1985- reform minded leader
Policies failed, weakening USSR and leading to its collapse

3 Glasnost Openness Intended to create a free flow of ideas so that society and the economy would grow Stark contrast to past Soviet leaders

4 Perestroika Economic Restructuring 1986 changes to revive the economy
Small private business created and local managers gained control over farms and factories Intended to make their economic system more efficient and productive

5 Berlin Wall Falls November 1989 East Germans were not happy with communism Calls to remove the wall Berliners begin to tear down the wall 1991 East and west Germany are reunited as one Symbolic for the collapse of communism

6 Ronald Reagan United States President
“Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!” Pushed hard to end communism

7 Internal Turmoil Ethnic Tensions August Coup
Tensions grew within Russia Nationalists wanted independence 1990 Lithuania declared independence August Coup 1991 Hardliners in government attempted coup and detained Gorbachev Soldiers refused to attack protesters coup failed

8 Commonwealth of Independence
Communism collapsed in Russia Estonia and Latvia declared independence December 15 independent republics Federation of Soviet territories (CIS)

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