The collapse of the Soviet Union came about in part due to Reagan's asking Gorbachev to kindly tear down the Berlin Wall.

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The collapse of the Soviet Union was a complex process that had multiple factors, including economic decline, political instability, nationalist movements, and the arms race. While Reagan's policies and actions may have contributed to the eventual collapse, the idea that the Soviet Union fell solely because of Reagan's request to tear down the Berlin Wall is oversimplified and inaccurate.

The Collapse of the Soviet Union Came About in Part