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Which of the following is a reason for the collapse of the Soviet Union?

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The Soviet Union put all its resources on building the military.

The Soviet Union put all its resources on building the military.

The Soviet Union allowed too much freedom of expression.

The Soviet Union allowed too much freedom of expression.

The Soviet Union reduced its control of the economy.

The Soviet Union reduced its control of the economy.

The Soviet Union focused on exporting natural resources.

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
The Soviet Union reduced its control of the economy.

Explanation: Gorbachev’s perestroika loosened central planning and market controls, which destabilized the economy, weakened government authority, and contributed to the USSR’s collapse (along with glasnost, high military costs, and nationalist movements).