Mikhail Gorbachev and the Collapse of Communism

Read the following link. Explain how Mikhail Gorbachev opened up the Soviet Union and paved the way for the end of Communism. Also define the words "Glasnost" and "Peristrokia".
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The Collapse of Communism

Read the four links below. Why did Communism collapse in Eastern Europe and the USSR? Why did people tear down the Berlin Wall? What happened to the Soviet Union and how did the collapse of the Soviet Union change the world?
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Nelson Mandela and Apartheid

Read the three links below. First; in your own words, define Apartheid. Then explain why Nelson Mandela is such a hero. What did he do? Why is he so admired by the authors of these articles and sites?

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African Independence

Read the link below. Study the map on page three. Explain how and why Africa changed so much in the 20 year period from 1955 t0 1975. Who were some of the leaders of African Independence and what nations did they lead?
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