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binita siyani
on Nov 02, 2024
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Which of the following was the most likely motivation behind Mikhail Gorbachev's radical change of course for the Soviet Union after March 1985?
A) Ronald Reagan's hard line
B) Margaret Thatcher's personal charm
C) Socio-economic problems in the Soviet Union
D) The successful insurgency of the Contras
Mikhail Gorbachev
The last leader of the Soviet Union, serving from 1985 until its dissolution in 1991, known for his policies of glasnost (openness) and perestroika (restructuring).
Socio-Economic Problems
Issues that affect individuals and societies, stemming from the interaction of social and economic factors.
Soviet Union
A former federal socialist state in Northern Eurasia that existed from 1922 to 1991, known for its role in global political, military, and economic affairs.
- Examine the impact of worldwide occurrences and beliefs on the domestic and international policy of the United States.
- Analyze the dynamics of U.S.-Soviet relations during the Cold War's final phase and the factors leading to its end.
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Learning Objectives
- Examine the impact of worldwide occurrences and beliefs on the domestic and international policy of the United States.
- Analyze the dynamics of U.S.-Soviet relations during the Cold War's final phase and the factors leading to its end.