Question

What was one result of the breakup of the Soviet Union?

(A)Russia faced a smooth transition from its communist system to capitalism and democracy.
(B)The Russian military attempted to seize control of the government in a violent coup d’état.
(C)Former republics of the Soviet Union joined a new nation that became known as Russia.
(D)Russia briefly led a confederation of independent states and maintained some control of the region.

Answer 1

The Correct Answer is Option D.

Step-by-step explanation:

• Soviet Union Economy failing due to many factors such as:
• They spent a lot of money on an "Arms Race" with the United States.
• Their Economy could not compete with the free market economy of the West.
• They are losing control over the Communist countries. Gorbachev recognized the Independence of Lithuanian and the other Baltic States.
• In December 1991 Russia, Belarus and Ukraine declared independence and formed the Commonwealth of Independent States.

Answer 2

The correct answer is D. Russia briefly led a confederation of independent states and maintained some control of the region. Answers B and C did not occur as a result of the breakup of the Soviet Union, and A is not true because the transition to democracy and capitalism for Russia was very challenging.