Soviet Influence in Eastern Europe and Gorbachev's Reforms
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What was one of the main reasons that forced the Soviets to surrender in the Cold War?

  • A self-imposed obligation to extend foreign aid
  • Their economy outperforming that of the United States
  • Difficulty supporting an expensive arms race (correct)
  • Their superior military technology

    • Why did the Soviet Union struggle to keep up with the United States during the arms race?

  • Revolution in military affairs
  • Economic superiority over the United States
  • Lack of technological advancements (correct)
  • Inability to extend foreign aid

    • What role did the arms race play in the downfall of the Soviet Union?

  • It led to a revolution driven from above
  • It bolstered the Soviet economy
  • It accelerated the existing Soviet decline (correct)
  • It strengthened Gorbachev's reformist policies

    • How did Gorbachev's reformist policies impact the Soviet Union?

    <p>Accelerated the Soviet decline</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Mikhail Gorbachev aim to do with his reformist policies?

    <p>Reform communism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant outcome of Gorbachev's foreign policy actions?

    <p>Precipitated the end of the Cold War</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Gorbachev's reform snowball into a revolution driven from below?

    <p>Resistance from Soviet citizens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did extending foreign aid affect the Soviet Union's resources?

    <p>Drained financial resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a key factor that led to Gorbachev's downfall?

    <p>Lack of support for communism reform</p> Signup and view all the answers

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