Gorbachev's MIstakes

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Created on: 22-04-17 16:59

How did each stage of Perestroika lead to U.S.S.R downfall

1. Rationalisation lead to econ decline, undermining faith in the party 2. Reform weakened the Union by undermining faith in the ideology, 3. Transformation abandoned key principles = nationalism growth

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Name 3 ways Gorb's reforms were important in the breakup of the U.S.S.R

1. He introduced reform in 1985 that was not needed 2. They created the need for more reform and then the break up of the union 3. Gorbachev became more radical over time

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How did embracing new ideas lead to the disbanding of the U.S.S.R

It offered alternatives to communism that could come popular through freedom of speech and expression

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How did westernising lead to the fall of the U.S.S.R?

The commitment to these values weakened the party, which held the Union together since creation

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How did Gorbachev's mistakes lead to the fall of the U.S.S.R

They undermined the authority of the CP and his own position. His failure in political and econ reform lead to a decline in his authority.

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Which 3 ways did communism in China out do the U.S.S.R

1. Quicker embrace of market reform lead to econ growth and continued authority 2. Flexibility allowed greater support of policy from government 3. Econ reform was introduced without political freedom, China was stable through the reform process.

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Name 3 ways Gorb's reforms were important in the breakup of the U.S.S.R

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1. He introduced reform in 1985 that was not needed 2. They created the need for more reform and then the break up of the union 3. Gorbachev became more radical over time

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How did embracing new ideas lead to the disbanding of the U.S.S.R

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How did westernising lead to the fall of the U.S.S.R?

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How did Gorbachev's mistakes lead to the fall of the U.S.S.R

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