WORLD HISTORY

INTER WAR YEARS 1919 TO 1939

COLLAPSE OF THE SOVIET UNION

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“The Soviet people want a clear perspective . . . unconditional democracy . . . Glasnost in all things, big and small . . . respect for hard work . . . and faithful service for the cause and the good of society."Based on this statement, what is the author’s point of view?
A
the political system of a Communist nation cannot be changed
B
foreign aid is needed to achieve economic stability
C
the nation has been damaged by civil unrest
D
the people should have more say in their government and it should work for the benefit of the people
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: -Perestroika (/ˌpɛrəˈstrɔɪkə/; Russian: ) was a political movement for reform within the Communist Party of the Soviet Union (CPSU) during the late 1980s widely associated with CPSU general secretary Mikhail Gorbachev and his glasnost (meaning “openness") policy reform.

Detailed explanation-3: -The ostensible aim of perestroika, on the other hand, was not to abolish the command economy, but to improve the efficiency of socialism in order to better address the needs of Soviet people by incorporating liberal economic principles.

Detailed explanation-4: -In 1985, Mikhail Gorbachev was elected general secretary of the Communist Party of Soviet Union. Which of the following is true about the reforms introduced by Gorbachev? Q. The Cold War was an ongoing political rivalry that developed between US and USSR and their respective allies that developed after WWI.

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