Mikhail Gorbachev and the end of Communism

Mikhail Gorbachev and the end of Communism

Mikhail Gorbachev helped to open the soviet union by modernizing the economy and introducing a market economy to Russia. This led to other countries establishing a market economy and become independent. Glasnost is an official policy of the former Soviet government emphasizing candor with regard to discussion of social problems and shortcomings. Perestroika is the Russian term for the economic reforms introduced by the Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev its literal meaning is "restructuring", referring to the restructuring of the Soviet economy.

Collapse of Communism

Collapse of Communism

The fall of Communism collapse in Eastern Europe and the USSR because the Cold War ended, Diplomats, finally had an opportunity to enter the Soviet Union without military aid. The Berlin Wall came crashing down. The Berlin Wall came crashing down because East and West Germany form new diplomatic relations, economic and social ties. The Soviet Union collapse because they split up into 15 difference republics and the Soviet Union change the world?

Nelson Mandela and Apartheid

Nelson Mandela and Apartheid

Apartheid is a system that separate people according to race, religion, caste, etc. Nelson Mandela was such a hero because he fought for Unity and Liberation. He was so admired by the authors of these articles and sites because his story was touched by many people and it teach us that even that there was only one man he can make a difference if he fight for what he dreams for.

Creation of Israel

Creation of Israel

Zionism was a Jewish movement that arose in the late 19th century in response to growing anti-Semitism and sought to reestablish a Jewish homeland in Palestine. Modern Zionism is concerned with the support and development of the state of Israel. The conflict that occurred when Israel was created was that feud between the Palestinians and Israelis. The reason that the Palestinians and Israelis do not get along because the Israelis where Jewish and the Palestinians
didn't like them because the Jews kicked out so many Palestinians from their homes and the Jews looked liked they were about to take over.

African Independence

African Independence

The reason that African change with in 20 years is that the Africans learned how to fight the Europeans like the Africans protest against the Europeans and I think they fight with weapons (I think) but a African named Kwame Nkrumah lead the protest. One of the leaders that helped with this change was Jomo Kenyatta he has a country named after him. He rised the second Mau Mau.