Lesson 26: The End of the Cold War 1985-1991

Question 1

Who became soviet leader in 1985?

Answer 1

Gorbachev

Question 2

Who were the Us presidents between 1981-1993?

Answer 2

Reagan 1981-1989
Bush 1989-1993

Question 3

What did Gorbachev introduce?

Answer 3

A ‘New Thinking’ approach
Co-operation rather than confrontation
Remain communist but end ‘iron curtain’

Question 4

What events showed progress towards ending the cold war?

Answer 4

1. Ussr 1985
2. Geneva summit 1985
3. Washington Summit 1987.
4. Moscow Summit 1988.
5. MALTA summit 1989
6. Gorbachev’s policy of glasnost and perestroika
7. Berlin wall 1989
8. Reunification of Germany 1990

Question 5

Which events do not show progress and ending the Cold War?

Answer 5

1. 1986 usa rejected the abolishment of 2000 nuclear weapons.
2. Reykjavik meeting 1986 usa rejected again