Question

How did Mikhail Gorbachev differ from previous Soviet leaders? He did not actually believe in communism. He recognized that the Soviet Union needed to adapt. He sought to cooperate with the United States. He acknowledged that communism was not viable.

Answer 1

He recognized that the Soviet Union needed to adapt.

Answer 2

He recognized that the Soviet Union needed to adapt

Mikhail Gorbachev recognized the need for the Soviet Union to change and adapt to become competitive in the world. He advocated for a policy of openness that embraced the ideas of the Western world.