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| By the 1970s, the Soviet Union had been significantly weakened by | a centrally controlled economy. |
| In the 1980's, Soviet authorities responded to growing resistance to their rule by | beginning a gradual process of democratization. |
| Which event in the Soviet Union during the late 1980's is an example of perestroika? | Local farmers were allowed to set their own prices. |
| Which event in the Soviet Union during the late 1980's is an example of glasnost? | Previously banned books were published. |
| A main reason the Soviet Union decided in the 1980's to pursue arms control was that the arms race had | burdened the Soviet economy. |
| The breakup of the Soviet Union, in 1991, can best be characterized as | a relatively peaceful transition. |
