What do you think was the major event that led to the collapse of the Soviet Union? Why?

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Eli Lara

19 January, 11:37

What do you think was the major event that led to the collapse of the Soviet Union? Why?

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Joshua Potter · Answer 1

What led to the fall of the Soviet Union?

Gorbachev's decision to allow elections with a multi-party system and create a presidency for the Soviet Union began a slow process of democratization that eventually destabilized Communist control and contributed to the collapse of the Soviet Union.