Introduction

This lesson is an overview of some general events that would eventually lead to the collapse of the Soviet Union.

Focus Questions:

What changes caused the Soviet Union to collapse?

How did America influence the breakup of the Soviet Union?

With the collapse of the Soviet Union has it become a better nation?

The Collapse of the Soviet Union

Hey There, Students!

Today, we will take a closer look at some events that led to the collapse of the Soviet Union.

In your journal: Print the notes page and complete it as you go through the slides. If you do not have access to a printer, another option is to draw/write your notes page in your social studies journal.

The Collapse of the Soviet Union Notes

View the slideshow below to learn more about the events that led to the collapse of the Soviet Union.

In your journal: Throughout this unit, we will learn new words while adding to the key terms we have already learned. As you learn the words, draw a table in your social studies journal to keep up with the terms and definitions you learn with each new lesson. I have included what this may look like below.

Interactive

In your journal: Now, we will review some of the key terms you learned today. Add the following terms and definitions to the table in your journal.

The Soviet’s reign was finally coming to an end. Was it the end of turmoil?

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