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Polish elections in 1989

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

Democratic elections held in Poland in 1989 that resulted in the victory of the Solidarity movement and the end of communist rule, marking a turning point in the collapse of Soviet control over Eastern Europe.

AP course connection

Topic 9.7: 9.7 The Fall of Communism

Unit 9

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