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What connections existed between Gorbachev’s desire to improve the Soviet Union and the Soviet Union’s relationship to the United States?
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Gorbachev wanted to export manufactured goods to the United States.
Gorbachev wanted to export manufactured goods to the United States.

Gorbachev wanted to invest in new weapons systems with the United States.
Gorbachev wanted to invest in new weapons systems with the United States.

Their relationship had to improve for the Soviets to attract American businesses.
Their relationship had to improve for the Soviets to attract American businesses.

Their relationship had to improve for the Soviets to reduce military spending.
Their relationship had to improve for the Soviets to reduce military spending.

Answer 1

The most relevant connection between Gorbachev’s desire to improve the Soviet Union and the Soviet Union’s relationship with the United States is:

Their relationship had to improve for the Soviets to reduce military spending.

Gorbachev recognized that reducing military expenditures was essential for economic reform and modernization in the Soviet Union. Improving relations with the U.S. would create conditions for arms reduction agreements and help divert resources from military to domestic needs.