Question

question 83 of 88
how did president ronald reagan help cause the end of communism in the soviet union?
○ advocated for the preservation of the berlin wall
○ encouraged soviets to increase military spending
○ decreased military pressure on the soviet union
○ increased economic pressure on the soviet union

Explanation:

To determine how Reagan helped cause the end of communism in the USSR, we analyze each option:

• "Advocated for the preservation of the Berlin Wall" is incorrect as Reagan pushed for its fall.
• "Encouraged Soviets to increase military spending" is not accurate; Reagan's military buildup pressured the USSR, but he didn't encourage Soviet military spending.
• "Decreased military pressure on the Soviet Union" is wrong; Reagan increased US military spending, putting pressure on the USSR.
• "Increased economic pressure on the Soviet Union" is correct. Reagan's policies (like supporting anti - Soviet groups, increasing US military spending which the USSR struggled to match economically, and using economic sanctions/strategies) strained the Soviet economy, contributing to its collapse.

Answer:

Increased economic pressure on the Soviet Union (the fourth option: Increased economic pressure on the Soviet Union)