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Cold War
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Maastricht Treaty
The treaty established the European Union and helped spread democracy throughout Eastern Europe, while supporting cooperation and integration. -
Vaclav Havel elected President of Czechoslovakia
Havel being elected introduced popular sovereignty and democracy in to a formerly communist nation. -
Rose Revolution in Georgia
Peaceful protests resulted in the replacement of president Shevardnadze and a more democratic government. -
Estonia, Lithuania, Latvia join NATO
Eastern European countries joining NATO helped promote democracy, self-determination, and freedom. -
Orange Revolution in Ukraine
The Ukrainian people, living in a shatterbelt country and involved with both Russia and the U.S. pledge their alligence to democracy by protesting the rigged election and working towards more freedoms. -
Belarus Protests
Fair elections and government reform are called for as Belarus strives to leave Russia with the rest of Europe and Nato.