Which of the following best describes why Gorbachev's reforms led to the total collapse of the Soviet Union and communism?
a. Gorbachev opened a "Pandora's box" of demands for change that the Soviet system could not handle.
b. Gorbachev had secretly planned the demise of the USSR all along.
c. Gorbachev's use of force against protesters backfired.
d. Gorbachev used the reforms to encourage non-Russian nationalities to become independent.
Answer: a. Gorbachev opened a "Pandora's box" of demands for change that the Soviet system could not handle.
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