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The End of the Cold War: Gorbachev's Role

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet explores the significance of Gorbachev's policies and the factors that contributed to the end of the Cold War. Students will categorize, rank, and justify the importance of various factors influencing this historical event.

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#Evaluate the relative importance of political, social, economic, and religious factors
#Significance & Factors
#End of Cold War
#Understand the key factors that contributed to the end of the Cold War
#History
#Analyse the significance of Gorbachev's policies in ending the Cold War
#Standard
#Gorbachev

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The End of the Cold War: Gorbachev's Role

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Introduction to Gorbachev and the End of the Cold War

Gorbachev's rise to power in the Soviet Union brought significant changes. His policies of glasnost (openness) and perestroika (restructuring) aimed to reform the USSR's political and economic systems. These reforms reduced tensions with the West and contributed to the winding down of Cold War hostilities. Many historians see Gorbachev as a key figure in ending the Cold War, but others argue that broader factors also played a role.

1.
Explain how Gorbachev's policies contributed to the end of the Cold War. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Compare the roles of Gorbachev's policies and economic factors in ending the Cold War. Which was MORE significant? Justify your answer. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
3.
Outline the social factors that influenced the end of the Cold War. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
4.
Analyse the significance of religious factors in the end of the Cold War. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
5.
Rank the following factors in order of importance in ending the Cold War: Gorbachev's policies, economic struggles, public protests, and international diplomacy. Justify your ranking. (8 marks)
[8 marks]
6.
Explain why economic factors alone were not sufficient to end the Cold War. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
7.
Compare the impact of political and social factors on the Cold War's end. Which was more influential? Explain your answer. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
8.
Outline how international diplomacy contributed to the ending of the Cold War. (3 marks)
[3 marks]

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