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8. Which of the following signaled the end of the Cold War?

O A. The signing of tlke SALT treaties
OB. The removal ofAmerican troops from Vietnam
OC.The resignation of Mikhail Gorbachev
OD. The opening of China to trade with the West

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Answer:

C.

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The resignation of Mikhail Gorbachev. PennFoster

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Answer:

Correct answer is C. The resignation of Mikhail Gorbachev

Step-by-step explanation:

Option A is not correct as this treaties are important for the limitation of weapon arsenal, but didn't lead to end of Cold War.

B is not correct as the defeat of US in this war showed that Communism is still alive.

C is correct as after his removal Soviet Union was dissolved, which led to end of Cold war.

D is not correct as China was opened towards the west even during the Cold war.

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