Question

Directions: Answer the prompt below in a short paragraph response. Be sure to use evidence from the

sources, homework, and/or class discussion to support your response. Use the rubric to check your

work.

Prompt: Why did the Soviet Union collapse? during the cold war written as a 8th grader

Response:

Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

The Soviet Union collapsed for a few different reasons during the Cold War. One reason was the economic problems they were facing. The economy was not doing well and there was a lot of inflation. People were not able to buy basic goods and services, which led to widespread dissatisfaction. Another reason was the political problems within the country. The government was very strict and did not allow for much freedom or democracy. People were tired of living under such a strict regime and wanted more freedom. Lastly, there were also many nationalist movements within the different republics of the Soviet Union. These movements wanted independence from the Soviet Union and were able to gain support. Overall, a combination of economic problems, political dissatisfaction, and nationalist movements led to the collapse of the Soviet Union during the Cold War.