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End of Cold War: Gorbachev's Role and Its Consequences

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet explores the causes and consequences of Gorbachev's policies and actions that contributed to the end of the Cold War. It encourages students to explain, compare, and analyse key events and ideas.

Topics covered:

#Analyse the consequences of Gorbachev's reforms for the USSR and the wider world
#End of Cold War
#Cause and Consequence
#History
#Explain Gorbachev's main policies and their impact on the Cold War's end
#Standard
#Gorbachev
#Compare Gorbachev's approach to previous Soviet leaders

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End of Cold War: Gorbachev's Role and Its Consequences

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Introduction to Gorbachev and the Cold War's End

Source A: Gorbachev's Speech, 1987

'We are not content with the past. We are determined to build a new relationship with the West based on cooperation and mutual understanding.' Provenance: Gorbachev's speech at the UN, 1987.

1.
Explain how Source A reflects Gorbachev's attitude towards the Cold War. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Compare Gorbachev's policies with those of previous Soviet leaders during the Cold War. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
B

Causes of Gorbachev's Reforms

Source B: Economic Report, 1985

'The Soviet economy is stagnating, and reforms are urgently needed to prevent decline.' Provenance: Official Soviet economic report, 1985.

1.
Outline the main economic problems facing the USSR that led Gorbachev to introduce reforms. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Analyse how economic problems influenced Gorbachev's decision to implement reforms like Glasnost and Perestroika. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
C

Consequence of Gorbachev's Policies

Source C: Western Newspaper, 1989

'Gorbachev's reforms have led to increased freedom and the unraveling of Soviet control in Eastern Europe.' Provenance: Western media report, 1989.

1.
Explain the impact of Gorbachev's reforms on Eastern Europe. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Compare the consequences of Gorbachev's policies in Eastern Europe with their effects on the USSR itself. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
D

Long-term Consequences

Source D: Historian's View, 2000

'Gorbachev's reforms ultimately contributed to the collapse of the Soviet Union, though unintentionally.' Provenance: Modern historian's analysis, 2000.

1.
Explain how Gorbachev's reforms contributed to the end of the Soviet Union. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Analyse whether Gorbachev's reforms were mainly intended to end the Cold War or whether their consequences were unintended. Use sources and your knowledge to support your answer. (8 marks)
[8 marks]

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