History of the Modern WorldThe End of the Cold War

Mrs. McArthur

Walsingham Academy

Room 111

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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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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Assignment 11. Read text, pp 992-997 Identify in the context of the chapter the new

terms presented. Answer the Checkpoint questions.

2. Read the Infographic and answer the Thinking Critically questions.

3. Read the Biography and answer the question at the end.

4. Read the photo caption, pp 997, and answer the question at the end.

Assignment 11. Read text, pp 998-999 and answer the Critical Thinking questions.

2. Create with partners your portion of the collaborative Cold War Timeline.

Due to your class coordinator on Thurs. 5/2

Class Presentation 5/3

Assignment 31. Read text, pp 1000-1006. Identify in the context of the chapter the new

terms presented. Answer the Checkpoint questions.

2. Read the photo caption, pp 1001, and answer the question at the end.

3. Analyze the political cartoon, pp 1002, and answer the question at

end.

4. Read the photo captions, pp 1004 and 1005, and answer the questions

at the end.

Assignment 4Chapter 30 Test (Format provided in last

week’s notes)

Be sure to review: lectures (2), class notes,

text resources ( on-line review quizzes,

study aides on pp 1008 and 1010.

Assignment 5Test Preparation & Project Work