Across
- 4. European Revolutions (1989) – Series of mostly peaceful uprisings that overthrew communist governments in countries like Poland, Czechoslovakia, and Romania.
- 6. of the Berlin Wall (1989) – Symbolized the collapse of communist regimes in Eastern Europe and end of Cold War divisions.
- 7. Defense Initiative (SDI) – U.S. missile defense plan ("Star Wars"); part of Reagan's strategy to outspend the USSR.
- 9. of Bipolar World Order – After 1991, the U.S. remained the sole global superpower; new global dynamics began to emerge.
- 10. (Strategic Arms Reduction Talks) – Negotiations for further reductions.
- 11. Treaty (1987) – Eliminated intermediate-range nuclear weapons.
Down
- 1. of the USSR (1991) – Marked the official end of the Cold War; 15 republics gained independence.
- 2. – Eastern Bloc nations and former Soviet republics began adopting democratic systems and market economies.
- 3. Reduction Treaties – Treaties between the U.S. and USSR to reduce nuclear arsenals:
- 5. Economic Weakness – Stagnant economy, arms race costs, and inefficiencies helped weaken Soviet control.
- 8. Reagan – U.S. president (1981–1989) known for increasing defense spending and pressuring the USSR.