Crucial Developments in Ending the Cold War

Very Hard Period 9: 1980–present End Of The Cold War

During the late 1980s and early 1990s, international tensions began to ease significantly, leading ultimately to the dissolution of the Soviet Union. Among the significant factors contributing to the end of the Cold War was the role of leadership changes in both the United States and the Soviet Union. Which of the following developments was most crucial in facilitating the end of the Cold War?

The election of Ronald Reagan as President of the United States.

The perestroika and glasnost policies initiated by Mikhail Gorbachev.

The increase in nuclear armament on both sides during the late 1980s.

The establishment of NATO's Expansion Policies in Eastern Europe.

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