Gorbachev is the former Soviet leader who was closely associated with perestroika ("restructuring") and glasnost ("openness"). These economic and political reforms threatened
A) peaceful relations with the United States.
B) to spread communism worldwide.
C) powerful interests in the Soviet state.
D) to trigger another holocaust.

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Perestroika and glasnost challenged the interests of powerful bureaucrats and officials within the Soviet state who relied on centralized planning and control to maintain their power and privilege. As Gorbachev attempted to implement these reforms, he faced opposition from those who feared losing their positions and influence in the government.

Gorbachev Is the Former Soviet Leader Who Was Closely Associated