7. Which of the following led to the collapse of the Soviet Union? O A. Calls for independence from Eastern bloc nations
O B. The election of Vladimir Putin
O C. Private corporations avoiding paying taxes
O D. A weakened Soviet military

A. Calls for independence from Eastern bloc nations

Explanation:

Mikhail Gorbachev was the last premier of the Soviet Union and he started a series of reforms which according to him, were meant to save the Soviet Union. He allowed for freedom of speech and multiple political parties.

The Eastern bloc nations of the Warsaw Pact interpreted this to mean that there was less chances of the Soviet Union interfering in their affairs and so demanded independence along with the Soviets that comprised the USSR. This led to the collapse of the Soviet Union.

soviet influence spread across eastern europe sharply during and after wwii. the soviet armies liberated the countries in eastern europe and occupied them from the germans as they were forced to retreat towards germany.