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What significant event occurred in 1991?
What significant event occurred in 1991?
- The Soviet Union expanded its territory
- The Soviet Union was formed
- The Cold War era began
- The Soviet Union disintegrated (correct)
What was Gorbachev's goal with Perestroika?
What was Gorbachev's goal with Perestroika?
- To dismantle the Soviet system
- To reduce military expenditures
- To introduce communism in other countries
- To strengthen the Soviet economy (correct)
What was introduced in the Soviet economy through Perestroika?
What was introduced in the Soviet economy through Perestroika?
- State-run industries only
- Complete decentralization
- Total government control
- Elements of market economics (correct)
What happened as the central government loosened its grip?
What happened as the central government loosened its grip?
What was a consequence of the economic reforms?
What was a consequence of the economic reforms?
What two groups opposed Gorbachev?
What two groups opposed Gorbachev?
What was the outcome of Glasnost?
What was the outcome of Glasnost?
What was revealed through Glasnost?
What was revealed through Glasnost?
What was the result of the polarization between hardline Communists and liberals?
What was the result of the polarization between hardline Communists and liberals?
What did Gorbachev propose in a last-ditch effort to preserve the Union?
What did Gorbachev propose in a last-ditch effort to preserve the Union?
What did Gorbachev's policies inadvertently accelerate?
What did Gorbachev's policies inadvertently accelerate?
What was a result of the policies of Glasnost and Perestroika?
What was a result of the policies of Glasnost and Perestroika?
What was the result of Gorbachev's proposal for a new federation of states?
What was the result of Gorbachev's proposal for a new federation of states?
Who was already assuming control of their territories and moving towards independence?
Who was already assuming control of their territories and moving towards independence?
What led to the resurfacing of suppressed nationalism in the Soviet republics?
What led to the resurfacing of suppressed nationalism in the Soviet republics?
What was the primary challenge faced by Gorbachev in achieving effective governance?
What was the primary challenge faced by Gorbachev in achieving effective governance?
What was the outcome of Gorbachev's proposed new federation of states?
What was the outcome of Gorbachev's proposed new federation of states?
Which of the following best describes the situation in the Soviet republics as they moved towards independence?
Which of the following best describes the situation in the Soviet republics as they moved towards independence?
What was the impact of Gorbachev's reforms on the Soviet state?
What was the impact of Gorbachev's reforms on the Soviet state?
What was the main challenge faced by Gorbachev in preserving the Soviet Union?
What was the main challenge faced by Gorbachev in preserving the Soviet Union?
What was the primary aim of Gorbachev's reforms, Perestroika and Glasnost?
What was the primary aim of Gorbachev's reforms, Perestroika and Glasnost?
What was the result of the incorporation of market economics in the Soviet economy?
What was the result of the incorporation of market economics in the Soviet economy?
What was the consequence of the increased transparency and freedom of speech under Glasnost?
What was the consequence of the increased transparency and freedom of speech under Glasnost?
What was the outcome of the interplay of economic, political, and nationalistic factors?
What was the outcome of the interplay of economic, political, and nationalistic factors?
What was the result of the decentralization of the Soviet economy?
What was the result of the decentralization of the Soviet economy?
What was the role of nationalism in the disintegration of the Soviet Union?
What was the role of nationalism in the disintegration of the Soviet Union?
What was the consequence of the Communist Party's loss of control over the narrative?
What was the consequence of the Communist Party's loss of control over the narrative?
What was the outcome of the reforms on the Soviet republics?
What was the outcome of the reforms on the Soviet republics?
What was the primary challenge faced by Gorbachev in preserving the Soviet Union?
What was the primary challenge faced by Gorbachev in preserving the Soviet Union?
What was the impact of the resurgence of nationalism in the Soviet republics?
What was the impact of the resurgence of nationalism in the Soviet republics?
What was the outcome of the failed attempts to preserve the Union?
What was the outcome of the failed attempts to preserve the Union?
What was the significance of the opposition from within the Soviet Union?
What was the significance of the opposition from within the Soviet Union?
What was the outcome of the decentralization of the Soviet economy?
What was the outcome of the decentralization of the Soviet economy?
What was the consequence of the increased transparency and freedom of speech under Glasnost?
What was the consequence of the increased transparency and freedom of speech under Glasnost?
What was the primary factor that contributed to the Soviet Union's deep-seated economic issues?
What was the primary factor that contributed to the Soviet Union's deep-seated economic issues?
What was the consequence of the Perestroika reforms on the Soviet economy?
What was the consequence of the Perestroika reforms on the Soviet economy?
What was the result of Glasnost's increased transparency and freedom of speech?
What was the result of Glasnost's increased transparency and freedom of speech?
What was the role of nationalism in the disintegration of the Soviet Union?
What was the role of nationalism in the disintegration of the Soviet Union?
What was the outcome of the interplay of economic, political, and nationalistic factors?
What was the outcome of the interplay of economic, political, and nationalistic factors?
What was the consequence of the Communist Party's loss of control over the narrative?
What was the consequence of the Communist Party's loss of control over the narrative?
What was the primary challenge faced by Gorbachev in achieving effective governance?
What was the primary challenge faced by Gorbachev in achieving effective governance?
What was the outcome of the decentralization of the Soviet economy?
What was the outcome of the decentralization of the Soviet economy?
