What was one result of the changes Mikhail Gorbachev encouraged in the Soviet Union in the late 1980s?
A) East Germany's opening its border with West Germany
B) Widespread bloodshed in Russia,most of Eastern Europe,and the Baltic states
C) An emergency meeting of the United Nations to determine the status of the new nations
D) The strengthening of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics

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One result of the changes encouraged by Gorbachev was the opening of the border between East and West Germany, which led to the eventual reunification of Germany. This was symbolized by the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989.

What Was One Result of the Changes Mikhail Gorbachev Encouraged