Question

* PLEASE ANSWER * Mikhail Gorbachev, the General Secretary of the Communist Party and leader of the Soviet Union, was a refomer. What reason did Gorbachev have for wanting to bring reform to the Soviet Union? a.) Gorbachev hoped that the reform he brought to the Soviet Union would end the Cold War. b.) The spread of communism throughout the world was a goal of Mikhail Gorbachev's reforms. c.) Mikhail Gorbachev wanted to see the Russian people trust their government instead of fear it. d.) As a reformer, Gorbachev wanted to see his country focus less on gaining wealth and power.

Answer 1

Answer:

A) Gorbachev hoped that the reform he brought to the Soviet Union would end the Cold War.

Explanation:

The Soviet Union's strict policies over its satellite countries and its citizens at home were ultimately making the once powerful world force weaker and were preventing diplomatic relations with many other countries.

With Gorbachev's introduction of the Glasnost policies, the United States and other countries were more willing to work with and have relations with the Soviet Union, something that had been cut under the strict censorship policies.

*Source: YourDictionary

Answer 2

Answer:

C

Explanation:

Mikhail Gorbachev was younger than his predessors and not as tied to the "old guard" of Soviet leaders. He believed that it was only through reform that trust could be established and maintained between the communist government and Soviet citizens. Gorbachev also hoped that reform would eliminate the corruption that had become part of the fabric of the communist government.