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What was the main goal of Perestroika introduced by Mikhail Gorbachev?
To revitalize the Soviet economy and state
What was a significant aspect of Perestroika's economic reforms?
Introduction of market-like reforms
What was a result of privatization of small businesses under Perestroika?
Improvement in efficiency and increase in consumer goods production
What was the intention of closing state-owned companies under Perestroika?
To reduce the financial burden on the state
What was a key aspect of Perestroika's political reforms?
Reduction in military spending
What was allowed for the first time under Perestroika?
Private ownership in some sectors
What was intended to be brought in through foreign investment under Perestroika?
Technological advancements and management practices
What was replaced under Perestroika's economic reforms?
Fixed pricing with supply-and-demand dynamics
What was one of the reasons why the Soviet Union's economy was strained?
The Soviet Union was engaged in an expensive arms race with the United States
What was the practical application of Perestroika's broader strategy in 1989?
The Soviet Union's withdrawal from Afghanistan
What did Gorbachev do to reduce external military and political commitments?
He pulled back from supporting various left-wing movements around the world
What was a significant barrier to economic development and efficiency in the Soviet Union?
Corruption within the Soviet bureaucracy
What was a result of the transition to a market-oriented economy in the Soviet Union?
Significant economic turmoil, including inflation, unemployment, and shortages
What was a consequence of Perestroika's reforms?
The exposure of the systemic weaknesses and increased calls for more radical political reforms
What was the outcome of the reforms implemented by Gorbachev?
The Soviet Union was dissolved in 1991
What was a challenge faced by Perestroika's reforms?
The resistance from the Communist Party and government bureaucracy
What was the primary motivation behind the introduction of market-like reforms in Perestroika?
To address the Soviet economy's inefficiencies and stagnation
What was a key consequence of allowing private ownership in some sectors under Perestroika?
Improved efficiency and productivity in consumer goods production
What was the primary reason for closing state-owned companies under Perestroika?
To address inefficiencies and reduce the financial burden on the state
What was the outcome of the reduction in military spending under Perestroika?
Reduced military influence in Soviet foreign policy
What was the role of foreign investment in Perestroika's economic reforms?
To bring in technological advancements and management practices
What was the significance of supply-and-demand dynamics in Perestroika's economic reforms?
It introduced market-like reforms to the Soviet economy
What was a major challenge faced by the Soviet economy before Perestroika?
Bureaucratic inefficiencies and outdated practices
What was the broader goal of Perestroika's economic and political reforms?
To revitalize the Soviet economy and ultimately the Soviet state
What was the primary reason for the Soviet Union's unsustainable economy?
High cost of the arms race with the United States
What was the outcome of Perestroika's anti-corruption measures?
Greater transparency in government operations
Why did Perestroika's reforms lead to economic disruption?
Rapid transition to a market-oriented economy
What was the result of Perestroika's withdrawal from Afghanistan?
Reduced military overreach
Who resisted Perestroika's reforms?
Government bureaucrats
What was the ultimate consequence of Perestroika's reforms?
Dissolution of the Soviet Union
What was the primary goal of Perestroika's economic reforms?
To focus resources on internal development and economic problems
What was the result of Perestroika's ending of support for foreign movements?
Reduced external military and political commitments
What was the primary motivation behind the Soviet Union's withdrawal from Afghanistan in 1989?
To reduce military overreach and focus resources on internal development
What was a significant consequence of Perestroika's anti-corruption measures?
Greater transparency in government operations
What was a consequence of the transition to a market-oriented economy in the Soviet Union?
Significant economic turmoil, including inflation and unemployment
What was the outcome of the reforms implemented by Gorbachev?
The dissolution of the Soviet Union
What was a challenge faced by Perestroika's reforms?
Resistance within the Communist Party and the government bureaucracy
What was the significance of Gorbachev's withdrawal from supporting foreign left-wing movements?
To reduce external military and political commitments
What was a primary reason for the Soviet Union's unsustainable economy?
Expensive arms race with the United States
What was the broader goal of Perestroika's economic and political reforms?
To reduce military overreach and focus on internal development
What was the primary motivation behind the introduction of market-like reforms in Perestroika's economic reforms?
To revitalize the Soviet economy and ultimately the Soviet state
What was a key consequence of allowing private ownership in some sectors under Perestroika?
Improved efficiency and increased production of consumer goods
What was the primary reason for the Soviet Union's unsustainable economy before Perestroika?
Inefficient state-owned enterprises
What was the outcome of the reduction in military spending under Perestroika?
Reduced financial burden on the state
What was the role of foreign investment in Perestroika's economic reforms?
To bring in technological advancements and management practices
What was the significance of supply-and-demand dynamics in Perestroika's economic reforms?
It was used to replace fixed pricing in the economy
What was a major challenge faced by the Soviet economy before Perestroika?
Bureaucratic inefficiencies and outdated practices
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