Gorbachev

Question 1

When did the Baltic states declare independence?

Answer 1

1990

Question 2

When did Moscow accept the Baltic stated demand for independence?

Answer 2

1991

Question 3

When was the dissolution of the SU?

Answer 3

25 December 1991

Question 4

What factors lead to dissolution of the SU on the 25th December 1991? (3)

Answer 4

• Attempted coup d’état in August 1991 which was defeated by Boris Yeltsin
• Though Gorbachev was restored he lost authority
• Gorbachev resigned in December 1991

Question 5

When was the attempted coup d’état?

Answer 5

August 1991

Question 6

Who was the attempted coup d’état defeated by?

Answer 6

Boris Yeltsin

Question 7

What happened to Russia after the fall of the Berlin Wall? (3)

Answer 7

• Satellite states broke away from Moscow
• Baltic states declared independence
• Moscow accepted so others wanted the same