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Paper 1 structured question: How secure was the USSR’s control over Eastern Europe, 1948-c.1989?

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How secure was the USSR’s control over Eastern Europe, 1948-c.1989?

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Discuss the role of Gorbachev in the decline of Soviet authority in Eastern Europe.

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Gorbachev's Reforms

Gorbachev's policies of glasnost and perestroika aimed to reform the Soviet system but inadvertently led to increased demands for independence in Eastern Europe.

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    Discuss the effects of Gorbachev's policies on Eastern European countries.

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Paper 1 structured question: How secure was the USSR’s control over Eastern Europe, 1948-c.1989?

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Soviet Control in Eastern Europe

The USSR maintained a strong grip on Eastern Europe through military interventions and political repression, particularly during key events such as the Hungarian Uprising and the Prague Spring.

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    Describe the impact of the Hungarian Uprising on Soviet control in Eastern Europe.

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