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End of Cold War, Reasons - Coggle Diagram
End of Cold War
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End of Cold War
Berlin Wall which was a symbol of cold war became overrun. Guards abandoned it and civilians dismantled it
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USSR dissolved, Gorbachev resigned, marking the end of cold war (1991) after agreement to dissolve USSR
Reasons
Decline of USSR
Economic
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Fighting proxy wars and supporting communist allies w/ weak economy instilled heavy financial burdens
Arms race w/ US drained USSR resources, specifically its nuclear capability
Prioritized military over other essential sectors like education or consumer goods which gave rise to corruption and decreased living standards
Political
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Increasing dissatisfaction w/ communist party. Demands for political freedom and opposition from Eastern European states heightened
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