How did Mikhail Gorbachev's policy of glasnost contribute to the collapse of
the Soviet Union?
A. The policy of glasnost led to food shortages and extreme inflation,
causing public protests and a political uprising within the Soviet
government.
B. The policy of glasnost encouraged the easing of tensions between
the Soviet Union and the United States, causing many Soviets to
favor democracy.
C. The policy of glasnost forced the Soviet Union to spend money on
weapons and military commitments, exposing its weakened
economy.
D. The policy of glasnost made it easier for citizens to voice their
dissatisfaction with Soviet rule, leading to protests and revolutions
in communist countries.