Gorbachev

Question 1

What did Gorbachev do to end the Cold War?

Answer 1

• initiated sweeping reforms in the Communist Party and the Soviet system (i.e. glasnost, perestroika.
• signed various arms reduction agreements in order to end the arms race.
• stopped the Soviet Union interfering with the Eastern European satellite states.

Question 2

Define Uskorenie.

Answer 2

Acceleration of economic development

Question 3

What were Gorbachev’s reforms?

Answer 3

• Dissidents were released from jail.
• Banned books were published.
• Reforms in the political system such as elections for local governments.
• aspects of a free economy were introduced
• he toured the Soviet Union talking to voters.

Question 4

Define glasnost.

Answer 4

Openness, referring to the release of dissidents and the removal of censorship.

Question 5

How did Gorbachev first establish himself as a trustworthy leader who genuinely wanted peace.

Answer 5

He toured the industrial district of Moscow, talking to workers. Later, he toured all around the Soviet Union.

Question 6

Define perestroika.

Answer 6

restructuring

Question 7

What problems did glasnost cause?

Answer 7

The more freedom people gained, the more they wanted, the more they criticised Gorbachev. This made it difficult for the communist party to maintain power.