WORLD HISTORY

COLD WAR ERA

IMPACT OF COLD WAR

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The goal of Mikhail Gorbachev’s policies of glasnost and perestroika was to
A
stimulate economic growth and political discussion
B
expand collectivization and communes
C
resume development of Soviet nuclear powers
D
stop expansion of NATO into Europe
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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.

Detailed explanation-2: -The alleged goal of perestroika, however, was not to end the command economy but rather to make socialism work more efficiently to better meet the needs of Soviet citizens by adopting elements of liberal economics.

Detailed explanation-3: -Who launched perestroika? What was the purpose of perestroika? Mikhail Gorbachev. Its’ purpose was to restructure the Soviet economy.

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