Question

how did mikhail gorbachevs actions bring about responses that hastened the collapse of the soviet union?
gorbachevs sweeping reforms created political enemies whose failed coup attempt further weakened the overextended soviet system.
gorbachevs communist party opponents charged him with treason to expose his corruption in a televised trial that eroded global support.
gorbachevs close ties with president ronald reagan opened trade and made soviets reassess why they had chosen communism over capitalism.
gorbachevs brutal crackdown on internal party opposition triggered a wave of assassinations that eliminated half of the politburo members.

Explanation:

Gorbachev's reforms like perestroika (restructuring) and glasnost (openness) led to political unrest. His opponents, fearing loss of power, staged a coup in 1991. Though the coup failed, it showed the Soviet system's weakness. The first option correctly links his reforms, creation of enemies, the coup, and the system's weakening. The second option about a televised trial for treason is incorrect. The third option about trade - Reagan tie - re - assessment of communism is not the main factor in hastening collapse. The fourth option about a brutal crackdown and assassinations is untrue.

Answer:

Gorbachev’s sweeping reforms created political enemies whose failed coup attempt further weakened the overextended Soviet system.