Apentix/AP US History/Unit 9: Period 9 (1980-Present)/Question

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The Soviet Union officially ceased to exist in December 1991 when

A.leaders of Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus formed the Commonwealth of Independent States and Gorbachev resigned

B.the Berlin Wall was torn down

C.NATO forces occupied Moscow

D.the United States annexed Siberia

Explanation

Core Concept

The three republics declared the USSR dissolved, and Gorbachev stepped down as its president on December 25. The Commonwealth replaced the union for most former republics.

Correct Answer

Aleaders of Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus formed the Commonwealth of Independent States and Gorbachev resigned

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