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Solidarity[Poland] 1980 strike at Gdańsk Shipyard, birthplace of Solidarity
Solidarity December 14, 1981The symbolism of the jackboot and bayonet is inherently so powerful they need little explanation. This cartoon represents the efforts of governmental authorities in Poland to crush the Solidarity labor movement. In December 1981, the economy was deteriorating rapidly, and a confrontation between the Communist government and union was inevitable. Ten months after declaring martial law, the government formally outlawed the labor organization. It ended the state of emergency ended and six years later signed an agreement once again legalizing Solidarity. In 1990 Solidarity leader Lech Walesa was elected President of Poland.
Chernobyl(April 26, 1986) Map of radiation levels in 1996 around Chernobyl.
Reasons for Collapse of Communism and the Soviet Union • The Economy
Weakness of the command Economy • Shortages
Weakness of the command Economy • Shortages • Shoddy goods
Weakness of the command Economy • Shortages • Shoddy goods • Shoddy Cars
Weakness of the command Economy • Shortages • Shoddy goods • Shoddy Cars • Shoddy Housing
Weakness of the command Economy • Shortages • Shoddy goods • Shoddy Cars • Shoddy Housing And why is everything shoddy?
Weakness of the command Economy • Shortages • Shoddy goods • Shoddy Cars • Shoddy Housing • Inflation
Attempts to improve the economy • Perestroika (restructuring)
Attempts to improve the economy • Perestroika (restructuring) • Glasnost (open-ness)
Reasons for Collapse of Communism and the Soviet Union • The Economy • The burden of military commitments
The burden of military commitments Soviet Afghan War 1979-1989
The burden of military commitments Soviet Afghan War 1979-1989