Edexcel GCSE History - End of the Cold War Booklet 3

This comprehensive revision booklet covers the final phase of the Cold War from 1972–1991, helping students understand how détente developed, faltered, and eventually gave way to the collapse of the Soviet Union. It provides clear, chronological coverage of SALT I, the Helsinki Accords, the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, Reagan’s Second Cold War policies, SDI, Gorbachev’s “new thinking,” the INF Treaty, Eastern European revolutions, the fall of the Berlin Wall, and the dissolution of the USSR.

Created for GCSE students, the booklet uses accessible explanations and well-defined key terms to support secure factual recall. Activities guide students to develop strong narrative understanding, practise sequencing, and explain why relations warmed or worsened over time - perfect for retrieval practice and exam preparation.

This booklet is ideal for:
✔ GCSE Paper 2 (Superpower Relations & the Cold War)
✔ Revision, homework, and exam-season consolidation
✔ Students who need support understanding détente, Gorbachev, and the USSR’s collapse
✔ Teachers who want structured retrieval practice and weekly knowledge checks