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Gorbachev and the End of the Cold War: Timeline & Chronology

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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A timeline-based worksheet focusing on Gorbachev's key actions and their impact on ending the Cold War, designed to develop chronological understanding and analytical skills.

Topics covered:

#End of Cold War
#Analyse the significance of Gorbachev's policies in changing East-West relations
#History
#Compare the events leading to the end of the Cold War
#Standard
#Gorbachev
#Timeline & Chronology
#Explain Gorbachev's reforms and their effects on the Cold War

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Gorbachev and the End of the Cold War: Timeline & Chronology

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Timeline of Gorbachev's Key Actions and Cold War Events

Source A: Gorbachev's Speech at the United Nations, 1988

'We are ready to work with the United States to reduce nuclear arms and to promote peaceful coexistence.'

Source B: The Fall of the Berlin Wall, 1989

'The wall has fallen, and with it, the division of Europe is breaking down.'

Source C: Gorbachev's Resignation, 1991

'The Soviet Union is no more; new nations are emerging from the ashes of the old.'

Use these sources and your knowledge to complete the timeline below by outlining key events and Gorbachev’s role in ending the Cold War.

1.
List the key events in chronological order from 1988 to 1991 related to Gorbachev's efforts to end the Cold War. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Explain how Gorbachev's policies contributed to the easing of Cold War tensions. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
3.
Compare the significance of the fall of the Berlin Wall with Gorbachev's policies in ending the Cold War. (8 marks)
[8 marks]
4.
Outline the key reforms introduced by Gorbachev that influenced the end of the Cold War. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
5.
Analyse the importance of Gorbachev's decision not to intervene in Eastern Europe during 1989. (8 marks)
[8 marks]
6.
Write a brief summary of how Gorbachev's leadership influenced the conclusion of the Cold War. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
7.
Compare Gorbachev's approach to foreign policy with previous Soviet leaders. (8 marks)
[8 marks]
8.
Explain the significance of Gorbachev's reforms for the future of the Soviet Union and the wider world. (6 marks)
[6 marks]

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