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

Why was the emancipation proclamation widely attacked when it was written?

The french revolution began less than two decades after the american revolution. in many ways, the american experience was an inspiration for the citizens of france. but the people of the two countries had different situations and had different concerns, which influenced the way each revolution began, progressed, and ended. in this assignment you will write an essay that compares and contrasts the two revolutions. in your essay, include information on the economic, political, or social conditions that were present; events that took place as each revolution progressed; and the final outcome of each. did the people achieve their original goals? did their goals change? were they satisfied with the outcome or did conditions worsen? to begin, consider the characteristics of each country, such as the following: • the status of ordinary citizens before the revolution • the type of government in place • the ability of the citizens to participate in their governance • the people who stepped forward as leaders • the taxes, laws, or social structure in place at the time • the outcome of the revolution compared to its original goals

How did southern slaveholders attempt to convince people in the north to support slavery?