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jake

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The 1991 coup attempt in the Soviet Union
 
  a. forced President Gorbachev to backtrack on his reforms.
  b. was led by supporters of Boris Yeltsin.
  c. led to the collapse of Soviet communism.
  d. was really meant to bolster Gorbachevs position.

Question 2

Weaknesses in the Soviet economy prior to Gorbachevs reforms included
 
  a. unemployment.
  b. large budget deficits.
  c. lack of consumer signals to state planners.
  d. Both statements (b) and (c) are correct.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: c

Answer to Question 2

Answer: d





 

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