Question
In 1991 the Soviet Union collapsed MAINLY because
Responses
A key Soviet leaders were assassinated.key Soviet leaders were assassinated.
B a civil war erupted in the southern republics.a civil war erupted in the southern republics.
C the United States was a better country and capitalism ruled the world.the United States was a better country and capitalism ruled the world.
D years of economic stagnation left it far behind Western and Asian countries.
Responses
A key Soviet leaders were assassinated.key Soviet leaders were assassinated.
B a civil war erupted in the southern republics.a civil war erupted in the southern republics.
C the United States was a better country and capitalism ruled the world.the United States was a better country and capitalism ruled the world.
D years of economic stagnation left it far behind Western and Asian countries.
Answers
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The best response to explain the main reason for the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991 is:
**D** years of economic stagnation left it far behind Western and Asian countries.
While there were multiple factors that contributed to the collapse, including political, social, and nationalistic issues, the long-standing economic difficulties and stagnation played a significant role in weakening the Soviet state and leading to its eventual disintegration.
**D** years of economic stagnation left it far behind Western and Asian countries.
While there were multiple factors that contributed to the collapse, including political, social, and nationalistic issues, the long-standing economic difficulties and stagnation played a significant role in weakening the Soviet state and leading to its eventual disintegration.