Asked by Maggie Simcoe on Jun 26, 2024
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How did Mikhail Gorbachev try to save the Soviet Union between 1986 and 1988?
A) tighten emigation laws
B) enforce press censorship
C) clamp down on political dissent
D) introduce market mechanisms in the economy
Mikhail Gorbachev
The last leader of the Soviet Union, known for his policies of glasnost (openness) and perestroika (restructuring), which contributed to the end of the Cold War and the dissolution of the Soviet Union.
Market Mechanisms
Processes through which the prices of goods and services are established in a free market economy, based largely on supply and demand.
Soviet Union
A federal socialist state in Eurasia that existed from 1922 to 1991, officially known as the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR), a major world power during its existence.
- Comprehend and articulate the international backdrop influencing decisions in American foreign policy following the conclusion of World War II.
- Examine the elements that contributed to the conclusion of the Cold War, focusing on the impact of pivotal figures and worldwide political transformations.
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Jaden MillorinoJun 28, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Gorbachev introduced policies of Perestroika (restructuring) which aimed at reforming the Soviet economy by introducing market mechanisms and reducing the control of the central government over economic decisions.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend and articulate the international backdrop influencing decisions in American foreign policy following the conclusion of World War II.
- Examine the elements that contributed to the conclusion of the Cold War, focusing on the impact of pivotal figures and worldwide political transformations.