Which of the following contributed to the collapse of the Soviet Union? Select the two correct answers.

Question

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• George H.W. Bush took a hands-on approach to undermining the Soviet government. •
Multiple revolutions led to the collapse of Communist governments in Central and Eastern Europe.
• Communist party hardliners attempted to remove Mikhail Gorbachev from power.
• George H.W. Bush and Mikhail Gorbachev signed the SALT 1 and SALT II agreements.
• Communist governments restored order through a large show of force in Budapest and Prague.

Answer 1

The two correct answers that contributed to the collapse of the Soviet Union are:

1. Multiple revolutions led to the collapse of Communist governments in Central and Eastern Europe.
2. Communist party hardliners attempted to remove Mikhail Gorbachev from power.

These factors played significant roles in the broader context of the decline of Soviet influence and the eventual dissolution of the Soviet Union.