The Soviet Union and The Collapse of Communism

June 3, 2022

The Soviet Union and The Collapse of Communism

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Instructions:

The Soviet Union and The Collapse of Communism

Research one former European Communist country we have read about throughout the term.

Read President Reagan’s “Tear Down This Wall” speech from this week’s Learning Resources and reflect upon its impact on the breakdown of the Soviet Union.

Review Gorbachev’s Nobel Peace Prize Acceptance speech from this week’s Learning Resources.

If necessary, review “The Sinews of Peace” (aka “The Iron Curtain” speech) from the Week 2 Learning Resources as well as past readings on your country of choice.

Consider how individuals living in the former Communist Soviet Union were affected by that nation’s collapse.

Think about how social structures were affected after the collapse of the Soviet Union.

Draw from this week’s reading and reflect upon the length of the Cold War era and how long it took for Communism to fall.

Call to mind the differences in the daily lives between individuals living in a democratic nation versus those living in a communist country.

Consider how much impact President Reagan’s speech had on the collapse of communism.

The assignment:

Compose a 2- to 3-page essay in which you do the following:

Describe conditions in your chosen country under communist rule.

Select and defend the biggest change in that country and the lives of its citizens after the collapse of Communism.

Which element of change had the most impact on that country?

How did life change for individuals living in that former Communist nation?

The Soviet Union and The Collapse of Communism

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More depth/detail for the background and significance is needed, or the research detail is not clear. No search history information is provided.

83-76 points

Review of relevant theoretical literature is evident, but there is little integration of studies into concepts related to problem. Review is partially focused and organized. Supporting and opposing research are included. Summary of information presented is included. Conclusion may not contain a biblical integration.

52-49 points

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75-1 points

Review of relevant theoretical literature is evident, but there is no integration of studies into concepts related to problem. Review is partially focused and organized. Supporting and opposing research are not included in the summary of information presented. Conclusion does not contain a biblical integration.

48-1 points

There is no clear or logical organizational structure. No logical sequence is apparent. The use of font, color, graphics, effects etc. is often detracting to the presentation content. Length requirements may not be met