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The Cold War Ends

Question 2 • MS U.S. History - SS3307 B-IC

In what way did perestroika mark a change in the Soviet Union’s policies?

Answer
A
It gave the media more freedom.
B
It limited the production of nuclear arms.
C
It ended military involvement in other countries.
D
It reduced government control of the economy.

Explanation

Perestroika means “restructuring” and refers to reforms that changed how the Soviet economy was organized. These reforms reduced some government control and allowed more market-like activity, so the correct choice is “It reduced government control of the economy.” Greater media freedom is more closely associated with glasnost.

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