How might the reunification of East and West Germany in 1990 have been an important turning point for the Soviet Union?

Question

Responses

A It created the Soviet Union.It created the Soviet Union.

B It promoted the ideas of communism.It promoted the ideas of communism.

C It caused the collapse of the Soviet Union.It caused the collapse of the Soviet Union.

D It signaled an end to Soviet domination in eastern Europe.

Answer 1

C It caused the collapse of the Soviet Union.

The reunification of East and West Germany marked a significant turning point as it symbolized the decline of Soviet influence in Eastern Europe and contributed to the series of events leading to the eventual collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991.