What was one result of the breakup of the soviet union?
(a)russia faced a smooth transition from its communist system to capitalism and democracy.
(b)the russian military attempted to seize control of the government in a violent coup d’état.
(c)former republics of the soviet union joined a new nation that became known as russia.
(d)russia briefly led a confederation of independent states and maintained some control of the region.

The correct answer is D. Russia briefly led a confederation of independent states and maintained some control of the region. Answers B and C did not occur as a result of the breakup of the Soviet Union, and A is not true because the transition to democracy and capitalism for Russia was very challenging. 

The Correct Answer is Option D.

Explanation:

Soviet Union Economy failing due to many factors such as:They spent a lot of money on an "Arms Race" with the United States.Their Economy could not compete with the free market economy of the West.They are losing control over the Communist countries. Gorbachev recognized the Independence of Lithuanian and the other Baltic States.In December 1991 Russia, Belarus and Ukraine declared independence and formed the Commonwealth of Independent States.

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