The Cold War EndsWHII.13d

Main Ideas Communism failed as an economic system in the Soviet Union and elsewhere. The period from 1989-1991 marked the end of the Cold War, as many communist

governments collapsed or reformed themselves.

India & Pakistan in the Cold War

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Shade Pakistan greenShade Russia & China red

This woman was the prime minister of India from 1966-1977 and from 1980-1984.

What was her name?

India instituted an economic policy of “Five Year Plans.”

This type of government-controlled economics is similar to what economic philosophy?

What religion do a majority of Indians follow?

What religion do a majority of Pakistanis follow?

During the 1970s, both India and Pakistan developed __________________ weapons, fueling fears of a deadly war in South Asia.

The development of nuclear weapons has also raised fears of nuclear _____________________, or the spread of nuclear technology to “rogue” states and terrorist groups.

The Cold War Ends in Europe

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Shade Warsaw Pact members pink

Britain in the Cold WarMargaret Thatcher became the first woman to serve as _______ ___________, or leader of British government, from 1979-1990.

She was a member of the “Tories,” the __________________ party in Britain.

She was a strong anti-_______________ who helped to bring about the collapse of the Soviet Union.

Thatcher supported lowering tariffs to establish ______ trade.

She also supported de-_________________, or reducing the amount of government control over the economy.

Margaret Thatcher formed a close working relationship with U.S. president _____________ ________________.

Thatcher supported many U.S. policies in the Cold War, such as confronting the _________ ___________ with a build-up of military forces (including nuclear weapons) in Europe.

Thatcher also asserted the United Kingdom’s military power by

Supporting the deployment of nuclear missiles in Europe by N___________ A____________ T__________ O_______________

Attacking Argentine military forces who had seized control of the _____________ Islands

Bombing ________ in response to a terrorist attack that killed British citizens.

Collapse of Communism in Europe__________ ________________ became the last leader of the Soviet Union, serving from 1988 until the collapse of the Soviet communism in 1991.

He was a reformer who instituted a policy called ________________ to make the Soviet government more open and accountable.

He also instituted a policy called _________________ which brought about a free-market restructuring of the Soviet economy.

______ Germans became increasingly frustrated with the stagnant economy and lack of political freedom under the Soviet-imposed system of _____________________.

In 1989, Germans tore down the ________ ______. Germany soon became re-______________ as one country.

Inspired by the events in Germany, uprisings against Soviet control spread throughout ___________ Europe.

Even members of the Soviet military alliance, the _____________ Pact, began to rebel against Soviet control. They were fueled not only by a sense of anti-communism, but also by _________________, a feeling of pride in one’s country.

Overspending on the military, the lack of availability of everyday consumer goods, and poor central planning caused the Soviet economy to ______________ in the 1980s.

In 1991, the Soviet Union broke apart into 12 separate republics. The largest of these former soviet republics was __________. _________ _____________ became its first democratically-elected president.

The break-up of the Soviet Union signaled the end of the _______ War between the U.S. and the Soviets.

With the collapse of the Soviet Union and the Warsaw Pact, some countries in Eastern Europe sought the protection of the United States from Russian influence. These countries became the newest members of N___________ A____________ T________ O______________.

Reform of Communism in China_________ _______________ served as the leader of China from 1982-1987. He instituted a series of economic reforms that changed China from a communist economy to a more open __________ economy.

China experienced a period of rapid economic _____________, raising the __________ of __________ of the average Chinese person.

Although the Chinese government instituted economic reforms, it did not tolerate protests in favor of _____________ and political reform.

The Chinese military crushed protesters at ________________ Square in 1989, demonstrating that the ______________ Party would continue to control the Chinese government.

Cold War CartoonsExplain in your own words the messages of the political cartoons below.

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