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Gorbachev introduces glasnost
The policy of a more open government. Came into use by Gorbachev. -
Gorbachev introduces perestroika
It was a duel program with Glasnost. It is translated to restructuring. -
Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty signed
It was an agreement between The United States of America and The Soviet Union. Signed by Ronald Reagan and Mikhail Gorbachev. -
Vaclav Havel elected president of Czechoslovakia
President of Czechoslovakia after the fall of communism. He helped destroy communist rule and this brought down the Berlin Wall. -
Jozsef Antall elected prime minister of Hungary
The first democratically-elected Prime Minister of Hungary after the fall of Communism. -
Berlin Wall Falls
Lots of people took chisels and hammers to the wall. Cranes and bulldozers tore down huge sections and destroyed the wall. -
1st general elections in Romania
The government was based off of the U.S. government. Had an upper and lower house. -
Germany reunification takes place
Both sides of Germany were united. Many people helped destroy the wall. -
Lech Walesa elected president of Poland
Lech Walesa was elected president of Poland and won by a landslide. He implemented free market reforms.
