How did Mikhail Gorbachev's program of perestroika contribute to the
collapse of the Soviet Union?
O
A. Perestroika led to food shortages and extreme inflation, causing
public protests and a political uprising within the Soviet
government
B. Perestroika made it easier for citizens to voice their
dissatisfaction with Soviet rule, leading to protests and revolutions
in communist countries.
O
C. Perestroika encouraged the easing of tensions between the Soviet
Union and the United States, causing many Soviets to favor
capitalism.
D. Perestroika forced the Soviet Union to spend money on weapons
and military commitments, exposing its weakened economy.