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In December of 1991, as the world watched in amazement, the Soviet Union disintegrated into fifteen separate countries. Its collapse was hailed by the west as a victory for freedom, a triumph of democracy over totalitarianism, and evidence of the superiority of capitalism over socialism.
The name given to Gorbachev's policy of political openness was called "glasnost."
Liberals believe in government action to achieve equal opportunity and equality for all. Conservatives believe in personal responsibility, limited government, free markets, individual liberty, traditional American values and a strong national defense. Hope this helped!
