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What significant change in economic and political thinking occurred worldwide in the 1970s onwards?
What significant change in economic and political thinking occurred worldwide in the 1970s onwards?
Which two Western leaders supported the market approach to economic management and played a role in the ending of Communism?
Which two Western leaders supported the market approach to economic management and played a role in the ending of Communism?
What system of economy was predominantly adopted in the USSR under Gorbachev?
What system of economy was predominantly adopted in the USSR under Gorbachev?
Which event marked another step towards ending the hostilities between the two superpowers after 40 years?
Which event marked another step towards ending the hostilities between the two superpowers after 40 years?
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What role did the Berlin Wall play in the symbolic importance during the Cold War?
What role did the Berlin Wall play in the symbolic importance during the Cold War?
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What was one of the key weaknesses of the Soviet economy during the Cold War?
What was one of the key weaknesses of the Soviet economy during the Cold War?
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Which area did the technological advances in the West impact the Soviet Union and its Allies the most?
Which area did the technological advances in the West impact the Soviet Union and its Allies the most?
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What is one significant change that Mikhail Gorbachev brought as the new Soviet leader?
What is one significant change that Mikhail Gorbachev brought as the new Soviet leader?
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Why did some Western observers consider the Soviet leaders before Gorbachev 'backward-looking'?
Why did some Western observers consider the Soviet leaders before Gorbachev 'backward-looking'?
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What was a notable difference between Gorbachev and his predecessors according to the text?
What was a notable difference between Gorbachev and his predecessors according to the text?
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What was the primary goal of Gorbachev's policies of glasnost and perestroika?
What was the primary goal of Gorbachev's policies of glasnost and perestroika?
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How did the implementation of Gorbachev's policies lead to the dissolution of the USSR?
How did the implementation of Gorbachev's policies lead to the dissolution of the USSR?
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What impact did the policies of glasnost and perestroika have on the system of Soviet Socialism?
What impact did the policies of glasnost and perestroika have on the system of Soviet Socialism?
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What role did Boris Yeltsin play in the dissolution of the USSR?
What role did Boris Yeltsin play in the dissolution of the USSR?
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How did the emergence of old forms of nationalism contribute to the end of the Cold War?
How did the emergence of old forms of nationalism contribute to the end of the Cold War?
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What event caused the apartheid government to reconsider its position and ultimately seek peace with Angola and grant independence to Namibia?
What event caused the apartheid government to reconsider its position and ultimately seek peace with Angola and grant independence to Namibia?
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Why was the withdrawal of Cuban troops from Angola seen as a Cold War victory, especially for the USA?
Why was the withdrawal of Cuban troops from Angola seen as a Cold War victory, especially for the USA?
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What forced the apartheid government to rethink its position and eventually agree to grant independence to Namibia?
What forced the apartheid government to rethink its position and eventually agree to grant independence to Namibia?
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What key agreement was reached during the meetings between apartheid officials and various representatives after Castro's move?
What key agreement was reached during the meetings between apartheid officials and various representatives after Castro's move?
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What diplomatic event took place 11 months before the fall of the Berlin Wall that resulted in the signing of a significant Peace Accord?
What diplomatic event took place 11 months before the fall of the Berlin Wall that resulted in the signing of a significant Peace Accord?
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Which two factions were involved in the initial conflict at Cuito Cuanavale in Angola?
Which two factions were involved in the initial conflict at Cuito Cuanavale in Angola?
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What happened after the SADF initially drove back the FAPLA attack at Cuito Cuanavale?
What happened after the SADF initially drove back the FAPLA attack at Cuito Cuanavale?
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What was the significance of the events at Cuito Cuanavale?
What was the significance of the events at Cuito Cuanavale?
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What was the role of Cuban troops in the events at Cuito Cuanavale?
What was the role of Cuban troops in the events at Cuito Cuanavale?
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What was the result of the Cuban intervention at Cuito Cuanavale?
What was the result of the Cuban intervention at Cuito Cuanavale?
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Nelson Mandela’s friend, fellow prisoner, and long-standing political colleague was Walter ______
Nelson Mandela’s friend, fellow prisoner, and long-standing political colleague was Walter ______
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FW de Klerk opened parliament and made his famous speech on 2 February ______
FW de Klerk opened parliament and made his famous speech on 2 February ______
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The unbanning of the ANC and the SACP was perceived by some as a potential cause of increased ______ within the country
The unbanning of the ANC and the SACP was perceived by some as a potential cause of increased ______ within the country
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FW de Klerk's promise to release Nelson Mandela was initially met with suspicion by the ANC, who thought it might be a ______
FW de Klerk's promise to release Nelson Mandela was initially met with suspicion by the ANC, who thought it might be a ______
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The events at Cuito Cuanavale marked a significant step towards ending the ______ between the two superpowers
The events at Cuito Cuanavale marked a significant step towards ending the ______ between the two superpowers
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FW de Klerk opened parliament and made his famous speech on 2 February ______
FW de Klerk opened parliament and made his famous speech on 2 February ______
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The unbanning of the ANC and the SACP was perceived by some as a potential cause of increased ______ within the country
The unbanning of the ANC and the SACP was perceived by some as a potential cause of increased ______ within the country
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Nelson Mandela’s friend, fellow prisoner, and long-standing political colleague was Walter ______
Nelson Mandela’s friend, fellow prisoner, and long-standing political colleague was Walter ______
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The ANC, PAC, and SACP and a number of other minor political groups were ______
The ANC, PAC, and SACP and a number of other minor political groups were ______
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Prisoners serving sentences belonging to these groups would be ______ – this included Nelson Mandela
Prisoners serving sentences belonging to these groups would be ______ – this included Nelson Mandela
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