Mikhail Gorbachev's efforts to normalize relations with the United States were motivated by his desire to
A) express his admiration for President Reagan.
B) prevent the Soviet economy from collapsing.
C) convince Billy Joel to perform in the Soviet Union.
D) prove that the Soviet Union was not "evil."

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Gorbachev's efforts to normalize relations with the United States were primarily motivated by economic concerns. He aimed to prevent the Soviet economy from collapsing by reducing military spending and seeking technological cooperation with the West.

Mikhail Gorbachev's Efforts to Normalize Relations with the United States