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Unit 9: Period 9: 1980–Present

The End of the Cold War

Explain how Reagan pressured the Soviet Union, why the Cold War ended between 1989 and 1991, and how the United States used its power in the decade after.

Topic 9.3 · 15 min read

This lesson comes with the AP United States History plan

In this lesson

  1. 01Reagan's offensive against communism
  2. 02Why the Cold War ended
  3. 03After the Cold War: new partners, new missions
  4. 04Worked examples
  5. 05Where students lose points
  6. 06On the exam

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