Notes
-After Brezhnev there were two short term leaders (Andropov and Chernenko)
-Gorbachev took power in 1985
-Began developed socialism where he wanted to get rid of corruption of the USSR
-Gorbachev was forced to change his ways after Chernobyl disaster
-Parallel to Lenin and Kronstadt mutiny
- Introduces Glasnost
-After Brezhnev there were two short term leaders (Andropov and Chernenko)
-Gorbachev took power in 1985
-Began developed socialism where he wanted to get rid of corruption of the USSR
-Gorbachev was forced to change his ways after Chernobyl disaster
-Parallel to Lenin and Kronstadt mutiny
- Introduces Glasnost
Summary
Mikhail Gorbachev takes power of the Soviet Union in 1985. He attempts to rid corruption in the USSR and introduces Glasnost, a concept of a more free communist society.
Quotes
"Those who deny freedom to others deserve it not for themselves."
-Lincoln
Subjunctive Question
Without Gorbachev would the Soviet Union still have ended communism in the 90s?
Mikhail Gorbachev takes power of the Soviet Union in 1985. He attempts to rid corruption in the USSR and introduces Glasnost, a concept of a more free communist society.
Quotes
"Those who deny freedom to others deserve it not for themselves."
-Lincoln
Subjunctive Question
Without Gorbachev would the Soviet Union still have ended communism in the 90s?