What effect did Mikhail Gorbachev's program of perestroika have on the Cold

War?

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A. It weakened the Soviet economy, affecting the Soviet Union's

ability to support military commitments around the world.

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B. It made it easier for Soviet citizens to criticize the government,

leading to massive protests and violent uprisings.

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C. It forced the United States to make bigger and more powerful

weapons in order to keep up with the Soviet Union's stockpile.

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D. It encouraged democracy and a conversion to free market

economies in communist countries, weakening Soviet control.

It weakened the Soviet economy, affecting the Soviet Union's ability to support military commitments around the world.

Option: (A)

Explanation:

Perestroika was a 'political movement' for the reformation of the 'Soviet political' and 'economic system'. The meaning of perestroika is "restructuring". It is considered as a significant cause of the revolutions of 1989 and dissolution of Soviet Union. Main goal of 'Perestroika Movement' was to make 'socialism' work efficiently. Implementation of perestroika caused shortages and tensions within the 'Soviet Union'. Because of perestroika movement government lost control over economic situation which caused Soviet Union to lose power and finally dissolution.