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Reagan and the Evil Empire

Question 13 • U.S. History 2026 - 3311 B

Which of the following were outcomes of the attempted coup in the Soviet Union?Check all of the boxes that apply.

Answer
A
Boris Yeltsin became a strong leader.
B
The Soviet military backed the coup.
C
Gorbachev lost influence.
D
The Communist Party lost influence.
E
The Soviet Union collapsed.
F
Reform in Europe was stopped.\

Explanation

The failed 1991 coup strengthened Boris Yeltsin, who had led resistance to the plotters, while weakening Gorbachev’s authority. The Communist Party also lost influence, and the coup accelerated the breakup of the Soviet Union. The coup did not stop reform in Europe; it helped hasten major political changes.

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