What If the Soviet Union Never Collapsed?

The video explores the hypothetical scenario of the Soviet Union never collapsing, providing context on the 1980s Soviet Union's economic stagnation and leadership issues. It discusses Gorbachev's reforms, perestroika and glasnost, and their impact. The video delves into alternative actions that could have prevented the collapse, such as focusing on economic reforms and reducing corruption. It analyzes the consequences of the collapse, including the rise of a unipolar world led by the US, and reflects on the lessons learned from this historical event.

What was one of the main domestic issues faced by the Soviet Union in the 1980s?

• Strong leadership

• Food shortages

• Abundant natural resources

• Rapid economic growth

What were the two main policies introduced by Mikhail Gorbachev?

• Isolationism and Expansionism

• Socialism and Nationalism

• Communism and Capitalism

• Perestroika and Glasnost

What was a significant consequence of implementing glasnost before perestroika?

• Strengthened government control

• Rise in public criticism and unrest

• Improved international relations

• Increased economic growth

Which strategy could have helped the Soviet Union avoid collapse according to the video?

• Expanding military presence

• Implementing glasnost before perestroika

• Focusing on socialism in one country

• Increasing corruption

What was one of the proposed changes to the Soviet Union's structure in 1991?

• Union of Soviet States

• Union of Socialist Nations

• Union of Soviet Sovereign Republics

• Union of Soviet Socialist Republics

What was a potential global impact if the Soviet Union had not collapsed?

• A more balanced global power dynamic

• Rapid decline of communism worldwide

• A unipolar world dominated by the USA

• Increased global conflicts

How did the collapse of the Soviet Union affect Russia in the 1990s?

• A lost decade with economic struggles

• Strengthened political stability

• Increased global influence

• Economic prosperity

What was one reason for nostalgia towards the Soviet Union in former member states?

• Economic independence

• Desire for communism

• Cultural diversity

• Mutually beneficial union

What was a key factor in the Soviet Union's economic struggles?

• High oil prices

• Inability to provide basic necessities

• Abundant natural resources

• Strong international alliances

What is the next historical topic mentioned for future videos?

• What if the USA never existed?

• What if Henry VIII never broke from Rome?

• What if China became a democracy?

• What if World War II never happened?