Question

Which of the following was NOT a problem that led to the fall of the Soviet Union?

Choose one answer.
a. Drastic drops in the production of Soviet coal and steel
b. Frustration from Soviet people with the current state of their government.
c. Increased defense spending as a result of the arms race with the United States.
d. A crumbling and inconsistent consumer economy in the Soviet Union.

Answer 1

"a. Drastic drops in the production of Soviet coal and steel" was not a problem that led to the fall of the Soviet Union, although the general economy definitely suffered.