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By the 1980s, what percentage of GDP did the USSR spend on its military, starving other sectors?
15-20%
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What war (1979-1989) drained Soviet resources and morale, similar to the US in Vietnam?
The Soviet-Afghan War
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Which republicâs 1991 independence referendum (90% approval) was the final nail in the USSRâs coffin?
Ukraine
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Which three Baltic republics used protests and songs to defy Moscow?
Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania
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What 1991 event saw Soviet troops kill civilians in Lithuania, turning global opinion against the USSR?
The Vilnius massacre
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What was Glasnot's aim?
To reduce government censorship, encourage public debate, and expose corruption
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How many bureaucrats were needed to run the USSRâs command economy?
30 million
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Which three Baltic republics used protests and songs to defy Moscow?
Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania
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What 1986 disaster did glasnost expose, eroding trust in the government?
The Chernobyl nuclear disaster
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On what date did Gorbachev resign and the Soviet flag last fly?
December 25, 1991
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Why did the USSR spend so much in military defense?
To maintain parity in the Cold War
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What were the unintended consequences of Glasnot
State media exposed government incompetence and atrocities, eroding public trust and angering the countries that wanted independence
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