Question

world history b (15341) end of the cold war quiz complete 1 what was one result of the breakup of the soviet union? russia faced a smooth transition from its communist system to capitalism and democracy. the russian military attempted to seize control of the government in a violent coup détat. former republics of the soviet union joined a new nation that became known as russia. russia briefly led a confederation of independent states and maintained some control of the region.

Explanation:

After the breakup of the Soviet Union, Russia briefly led the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) and maintained some influence in the region. The transition to capitalism and democracy was not smooth. The 1991 coup attempt was before the formal breakup. The former republics did not join to form a new 'Russia'.

Answer:

D. Russia briefly led a confederation of independent states and maintained some control of the region.