Gorbachev's Reforms in the Soviet Union

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What was one of the main reasons for Gorbachev's arms limitation policy?

To improve the East-West relationship

To strengthen the Soviet army's presence in Afghanistan

To continue the arms race with the US

To reduce the economic burden of the arms race (correct)

What was a result of Gorbachev's reforms on the economy?

An increase in food storages and rapid inflation (correct)

A decrease in the Soviet Union's international influence

An increase in private rights for farmers and industrial owners

A decrease in food storages and inflation

What was one of the groups that opposed Gorbachev's reforms?

The young new generation

World leaders

The old conservative communists (correct)

Farmers and industrial owners

What was one of the changes made to the economy as part of Gorbachev's reforms?

Farmers were given larger private rights Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the series of summits between Gorbachev and US President Bush?

The declaration of the Cold War's end Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the international agreements signed by Gorbachev and the US in 1988?

The Intermediate-range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of Gorbachev's 'glasnost' policy in Eastern Europe?

The democratization of Eastern European countries Signup and view all the answers

What was a key factor in the collapse of communism in Eastern Europe?

The economic instability of communist systems Signup and view all the answers

What was a consequence of Gorbachev's reforms on the Eastern European satellites?

They were allowed to choose their own form of government Signup and view all the answers

What was a major cause of the collapse of the Soviet Union?

The inefficiency of the centrally-planned economy Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the 1988 constitution?

It allowed elections for the post of president Signup and view all the answers

What was a consequence of Gorbachev's policies on the Eastern Bloc?

The breakup of the Soviet Union Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of Gorbachev's 'glasnost' in the context of the USSR's breakup?

It encouraged the Eastern Europe to seek independence. Signup and view all the answers

What was the main opposition to Gorbachev's reforms?

Both the old conservative communists and the young radicals. Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of Gorbachev's prepared settlement in August 1991?

The republics agreed to belong to a new union. Signup and view all the answers

What was the consequence of Gorbachev's increasing powerlessness after the August Coup?

Yeltsin became a hero and a defender of democracy. Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of Yeltsin's actions after the August Coup?

The Communist Party was banned and the USSR was eventually dissolved. Signup and view all the answers

What replaced the USSR in December 1991?

The Soviet Union was replaced by the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). Signup and view all the answers