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    This document contains an exercise and questions about the end of the Cold War. It asks students to describe Soviet-American relations from the late 1960s to 1979 and identify the term "détente." It also has questions about the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan and the economic, military, political, and ideological problems within the Soviet system. Additional questions cover Mikhail Gorbachev's reforms of glasnost and perestroika, why his policies were not as effective as intended, and how his 1991 holiday contributed to the fall of the Soviet Union.

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    EXERCISE #1 CHAPTER SIX

    The End of the Cold War

    Block ______ Date _________________ Name __________________________

    Refer to the Student Workbook p.141-143

    1. a) In a few words, describe Soviet-American relations from the late 1960s to 1979.

    ____________________________________________________________________________

    b) Identify the term used to describe this period.

    ____________________________________________________________________________

    2. Identify three accomplishments of détente.

    ____________________________________________________________________________
    ____________________________________________________________________________
    ____________________________________________________________________________

    3. Complete the following table outlining the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan.

    SO WHAT?
    AFGHANISTAN (Significance / Impact / Consequences)

    WHEN:

    ACTION TAKEN:

    OUTCOME:

    4. a) In the chart below, outline the following problems within the Soviet system by providing
    details and explanation as necessary.

     Hazelmere Publishing. Permission to copy is for classroom use only and specific to site.
    EXERCISE #1 CHAPTER SIX
    The End of the Cold War

    Block ______ Date _________________ Name __________________________

    Economic Stagnation

    Military Spending

    Political Stagnation
    and Corruption

    Ideology

    Nationalism

    b) In your opinion, what factor contributed the most to the failing Soviet Union? Explain.

    ____________________________________________________________________________
    ____________________________________________________________________________
    ____________________________________________________________________________
    ____________________________________________________________________________

    5. What were Mikhail Gorbachev’s initial intentions when he came to office in 1985?

    ____________________________________________________________________________
    ____________________________________________________________________________

    6. Why was glasnost such a shocking policy for a Soviet leader to adopt?

    ____________________________________________________________________________
    ____________________________________________________________________________

     Hazelmere Publishing. Permission to copy is for classroom use only and specific to site.
    EXERCISE #1 CHAPTER SIX
    The End of the Cold War

    Block ______ Date _________________ Name __________________________

    7. Identify and explain the policy that Gorbachev implemented in 1987.

    ____________________________________________________________________________
    ____________________________________________________________________________

    8. Why weren’t Gorbachev’s policies as effective as he intended?

    ____________________________________________________________________________
    ____________________________________________________________________________
    ____________________________________________________________________________

    9. In what sense did Gorbachev’s holiday in August 1991 contribute to the fall of the Soviet
    Union?

    ____________________________________________________________________________
    ____________________________________________________________________________
    ____________________________________________________________________________
    ____________________________________________________________________________
    ____________________________________________________________________________
    ____________________________________________________________________________

    10. How is the Soviet Union structured now as we know it?

    ____________________________________________________________________________
    ____________________________________________________________________________

     Hazelmere Publishing. Permission to copy is for classroom use only and specific to site.

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