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Unit 9 SAQ 9.7 AMSCO AP European History - Withrow

Use the passage below to answer all parts of the question that follows.

Source 1

"Gorbachev: I thank you, Mr. President, for this information. I am also glad to talk to you.... We would support the direction in which the situation is moving now, with the exception of one aspect. I have in mind all the excitement that has been raised in the FRG around the issue of German unification.

Mittarrand: I understand what you are saying. . . . The French position is as follows: we would like to avoid any kind of disruption. We realize that it is necessary to take into account the real feelings that exist among people both in West and East Germany. At the same time, I do not think that the issue of changing borders can realistically be raised now— at least until a certain time.

Our two countries are friends of East Germany. I plan to visit the GDR in the near future. I am convinced that they should not undertake any hasty actions which could destabilize the situation. There is a certain equilibrium that exists in Europe, and we should not disturb it.....

I would like to find out your assessment of the evolution of the situation in Europe, and to tell you that for my part, I plan to keep my cool.

Gorbachev: . . . we should not allow any artificial stimulation and forcing of the events."

Mikhail Gorbachev and François Mitterand (French president 1981-1995), telephone call, November 14, 1989.

Question 1

Short answer

Identify ONE phrase in the passage the supports the claim that Gorbachev's primary concern in this phone call was the stability of existing borders.

Question 2

Short answer

Identify ONE phrase in the passage the supports the claim that Mitterand's primary concern was the stability of existing borders.

Question 3

Short answer

Explain ONE development in Russia that contributed to the fall of the Berlin Wall.

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