COLD WAR ERA
IMPACT OF COLD WAR
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They allowed more democratic candidates to run for office.
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They allowed for free market exchange of American made goods
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They allowed the Soviet people to have more political and economic freedom.
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They created a huge debt in the Soviet Union that created a collapse in the economy.
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Detailed explanation-1: -The process of implementing perestroika added to existing shortages, and created political, social, and economic tensions within the Soviet Union. Furthermore, it is often blamed for the political ascent of nationalism and nationalist political parties in the constituent republics.
Detailed explanation-2: -Glasnost led to revolutions in Soviet states, while perestroika created economic confusion. Glasnost resulted in the imprisonment of military leaders, while perestroika resulted in political freedom. Glasnost led to revolutions in Soviet states, while perestroika created economic confusion.
Detailed explanation-3: -Glasnost created greater freedom of expression; perestroika reformed the government and economy. governments in Eastern Europe introduced reforms. Gorbachev initiated glasnost, the Hungarians introduced reforms, East Germans protested, and the Berlin Wall fell.
Detailed explanation-4: -Ultimately, fundamental changes to the political structure of the Soviet Union occurred: the power of the Communist Party was reduced, and multicandidate elections took place. Glasnost also permitted criticism of government officials and allowed the media freer dissemination of news and information.