THE COLD WAR 1950 1973
THE COLD WAR
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Question
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One reason Mikhail Gorbachev implemented the policies of glasnost and perestroika in the Soviet Union was to:
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eliminate freedom of speech and press
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destroy the power of the opposition party
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dominate the governments of Eastern Europe
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encourage political discussion and economic reform
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The literal meaning of perestroika is “reconstruction", referring to the restructuring of the Soviet political and economic system, in an attempt to end the Era of Stagnation.
Detailed explanation-2: -Glasnost was taken to mean increased openness and transparency in government institutions and activities in the Soviet Union (USSR). Glasnost reflected a commitment of the Gorbachev administration to allowing Soviet citizens to discuss publicly the problems of their system and potential solutions.
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