Mikhail Gorbachev Made a Significant Difference in the Soviet Union

question 39

Multiple Choice

Mikhail Gorbachev made a significant difference in the Soviet Union primarily because

• A)he was a revolutionary who worked outside the system.
• B)he used his powerful position within the government to institute change.
• C)he used force to control the extent and scope of change.
• D)he controlled the media and was able to throw out those in powerful positions.

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