WORLD HISTORY

INTER WAR YEARS 1919 TO 1939

COLLAPSE OF THE SOVIET UNION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The goal of Mikhail Gorbachev’s policies of Perestroika and Glasnost was to
A
stop expansion of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) into Eastern Europe
B
expand collectivization and communes
C
stimulate economic growth and political discussion
D
resume development of Soviet nuclear weapons
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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-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.

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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