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What connections existed between Gorbachev’s desire to improve the Soviet Union and the Soviet Union’s relationship to the United States?
A.
Gorbachev wanted to export manufactured goods to the United States.
B.
Gorbachev wanted to invest in new weapons systems with the United States.
C.
Their relationship had to improve for the Soviets to attract American businesses.
D.
Their relationship had to improve for the Soviets to reduce military spending.
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posted by RobloxBoy14
today at 11:51am
Why are you asking for others answers? Are you not a “TEACHER”?
To determine the correct answer, let's analyze the options given:
A. Gorbachev wanted to export manufactured goods to the United States.
While Gorbachev's economic reforms aimed to modernize the Soviet Union's economy, there is no specific mention of exporting manufactured goods to the United States as a connection between Gorbachev's desire to improve the Soviet Union and its relationship with the United States.
B. Gorbachev wanted to invest in new weapons systems with the United States.
Investing in new weapons systems contradicts Gorbachev's goals of improving the Soviet Union, as his reforms sought to reduce military spending and focus on domestic issues. Additionally, cooperation on weapons systems would not necessarily improve the Soviet Union.
C. Their relationship had to improve for the Soviets to attract American businesses.
This option suggests that improving the relationship between the Soviet Union and the United States was crucial for the Soviets to attract American businesses. This connection aligns with Gorbachev's desire to improve the Soviet Union by attracting foreign investment and enhancing economic development.
D. Their relationship had to improve for the Soviets to reduce military spending.
This option proposes that improving the Soviet Union's relationship with the United States was a prerequisite for reducing military spending. Gorbachev's reforms did aim to reduce military spending to redirect resources towards domestic issues. Thus, this answer option also aligns with Gorbachev's goals.
Considering the analysis above, the connections between Gorbachev's desire to improve the Soviet Union and the Soviet Union's relationship to the United States can be best represented by options C and D.