Communism in Crisis is our last and final unit in this class! We will look at examples from several communist countries and consider how their governments are challenged. 1979-1991 is a pivotal period in history, as many communist governments declined or collapsed. We will also finally learn how to write Paper 1!
It is fascinating to think about how many ways history repeats itself. The Olympics are a perfect example. Consider how controversial Sochi is in 2014, and compare to the 1980 Olympics in Moscow. Why did the United States initiate the boycott against the 1980 Olympics? How do you see participating countries still reacting against Russia's policies now?
On a completely unrelated (but very important) note: tell me your biggest fears about the IA. Is it finding sources? Taking notes? Turning your research findings into a paper? Be honest here, because this will help me direct class tomorrow.