Question

What effect did Mikhail Gorbachev's program of perestroika have on the Cold
War?
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A. It weakened the Soviet economy, affecting the Soviet Union's
ability to support military commitments around the world.
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B. It made it easier for Soviet citizens to criticize the government,
leading to massive protests and violent uprisings.
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C. It forced the United States to make bigger and more powerful
weapons in order to keep up with the Soviet Union's stockpile.
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D. It encouraged democracy and a conversion to free market
economies in communist countries, weakening Soviet control.

Answer 1

Answer:

It weakened the Soviet economy, affecting the Soviet Union's  ability to support military commitments around the world.

Option: (A)

Explanation:

• Perestroika was a 'political movement' for the reformation of the 'Soviet political' and 'economic system'.

• The meaning of perestroika is “restructuring”. It is considered as a significant cause of the revolutions of 1989 and dissolution of Soviet Union.

• Main goal of 'Perestroika Movement' was to make 'socialism' work efficiently.

• Implementation of perestroika caused shortages and tensions within the 'Soviet Union'.

• Because of perestroika movement government lost control over economic situation which caused Soviet Union to lose power and finally dissolution.

Answer 2

Answer: A

Explanation: