For the Soviet Union's new policies of Glasnost (openness) and Perestroika (restructuring) to work, it was essential that the
A) Soviets keep control of Eastern Europe.
B) Communist Party engage in democratic competition.
C) United States and Western Europe sign free trade agreements with the Soviet Union.
D) United States send economic and food aid to the Soviet Union.
E) Cold War end.

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Glasnost and Perestroika were aimed at reforming the Soviet Union internally and improving relations with the West, which required a reduction in Cold War tensions. Ending the Cold War was essential for these policies to succeed.

For the Soviet Union's New Policies of Glasnost (Openness) and Perestroika