Responses to Communism in Eastern Europe

The video explores the political and economic turmoil in Europe post-Prague Spring, highlighting the rise of neo-liberalism in the West and resistance movements in the Eastern Bloc. It discusses the role of punk rock in East Germany, Gorbachev's reforms, and the eventual collapse of communism across Eastern Europe, culminating in the fall of the Berlin Wall and the dissolution of the USSR.

What was the primary reason for the economic challenges faced by Europe in the 1970s?

• OPEC's oil embargo and price hikes

• A rise in global competition

• A decline in agricultural production

• A decrease in industrial output

Which policy did Margaret Thatcher implement to address stagflation in the UK?

• Increased welfare benefits

• Nationalization of industries

• Higher taxes on the wealthy

• Neo-liberalism

What was the main goal of the Solidarity movement in Poland?

• To increase military spending

• To promote economic reforms

• To support the Communist government

• To oppose government price increases and communism

How did the Catholic Church influence the resistance against communism in Poland?

• By supporting government policies

• By endorsing activism against communism

• By remaining neutral

• By promoting economic reforms

What was a significant form of youth dissent in East Germany during the 1970s?

• Participating in government rallies

• Adopting the punk identity

• Joining the Communist Party

• Emigrating to the West

What was the Stasi's response to the punk movement in East Germany?

• They encouraged it

• They supported it

• They harshly repressed it

• They ignored it

What were the key components of Gorbachev's reforms in the USSR?

• Expansion of the Soviet Union

• Glasnost and perestroika

• Increased censorship and military spending

• Isolation from Western influences

How did Gorbachev's policies affect the USSR's international relations?

• They worsened relations with the West

• They led to increased isolation

• They improved relations with Western leaders

• They had no impact

What event symbolized the fall of communism in Eastern Europe?

• The fall of the Berlin Wall

• The construction of the Berlin Wall

• The rise of the Soviet Union

• The Cuban Missile Crisis

What was the outcome of the dissolution of the USSR?

• The USSR became more centralized

• The USSR joined the European Union

• The USSR dissolved into independent states

• The USSR expanded its territory