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The collapse of Communism in the Eastern European soviet satellite states; the end of the Brezhnev Doctrine and significance of events of 1989.
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The ending of the Cold War, 1985–1991 (A-level only)
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The ending of the Cold War, 1985–1991 (A-level only)
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The collapse of Communism in the Eastern European soviet satellite states; the end of the Brezhnev Doctrine and significance of events of 1989
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Which event is widely regarded as the beginning of the end for Communist rule in Eastern Europe?
Direct answer
The fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989 is considered a pivotal moment that symbolized the collapse of Communist regimes across Eastern Europe.
Key terms
- Brezhnev Doctrine: A Soviet foreign policy that justified intervention in other socialist countries to maintain Communist rule.
- Solidarity: A Polish trade union and social movement that played a key role in opposing Communist rule in Poland.
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Confusing Gorbachev's policies: Remember that glasnost refers to openness and freedom of expression, while perestroika refers to economic restructuring.
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