Practice Nationalism And Ethnic Tensions (9.2.3) - Disintegration of the Soviet Union

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Question 1.
What is nationalism?
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Think about movements for self-determination.
Question 2.
Which Baltic State is known for the Singing Revolution?
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Focus on the independence movements in these countries.
3Question 3.
What was a key factor that fueled nationalism in the USSR?
- Lack of political freedom
- Economic prosperity
- Increased military spending
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Think about what types of conditions allow nationalist movements to grow.
4Question 4.
True or False: The Singing Revolution was a violent uprising.
- True
- False
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Remember how different forms of rebellion can take shape.
Question 5.
Evaluate how the rise of nationalism in the Baltic States influenced the events leading to the collapse of the USSR.
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Consider the interplay between cultural identity and political movements.
Question 6.
Discuss how the internal ethnic tensions affected Soviet foreign policy during the late 1980s.
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Think about how internal crises can reshape a nation's global stance.

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