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What was the primary reason behind Gorbachev's introduction of glasnost in 1985?
What was the primary reason behind Gorbachev's introduction of glasnost in 1985?
- To reduce the power of the Communist Party
- To allow for a free flow of ideas and information to drive economic and social reforms (correct)
- To increase the Soviet Union's military power
- To eliminate all forms of dissent in the Soviet Union
What was a result of the Soviet Union's system of central planning?
What was a result of the Soviet Union's system of central planning?
- Increased competition among workers
- Higher wages for efficient workers
- Little incentive for individuals to improve efficiency (correct)
- Greater individual freedom in the economy
What was the main goal of Gorbachev's policy of perestroika?
What was the main goal of Gorbachev's policy of perestroika?
- To increase the power of the Communist Party
- To reduce the Soviet Union's military power
- To revive the Soviet economy through economic restructuring (correct)
- To eliminate all forms of dissent in the Soviet Union
What was a consequence of glasnost in the Soviet Union?
What was a consequence of glasnost in the Soviet Union?
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What was a characteristic of the Soviet society under previous leaders?
What was a characteristic of the Soviet society under previous leaders?
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How old was Mikhail Gorbachev when he took power in 1985?
How old was Mikhail Gorbachev when he took power in 1985?
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