Examine the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1980s. Include the following in your discussion: • What were the main reasons for the collapse? • What role did the constant state of militarism and the costs of keeping up with the U.S. military buildup have on the Soviet economy? • What role did uprisings and rebellions in Poland, Czechoslovakia, Hungary, and East Germany (among others) have on the sudden collapse of the USSR?
The collapse of the Soviet Union in the 1980s was a result of several factors, including economic stagnation, high levels of corruption, and the rise of nationalist movements. The Soviet Union was also unable to keep up with the United States in terms of military technology and economic output. By 1991, the Soviet Union had dissolved into 15 separate countries.
The constant state of militarism and the high costs of keeping up with the U.S. military buildup contributed to the collapse of the Soviet Union in the 1980s. The Soviet Union was unable to keep up with the United States militarily, and this placed a heavy burden on the Soviet economy. The high cost of maintaining a military arsenal that could rival that of the United States led to economic stagnation and ultimately to the collapse of the Soviet Union.
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