What was one direct cause of the breakup of the ussr?
o the ussr had tried too hard to protect democracy
o the us and germany declared war on the ussr.
o arms reduction treaties weakened the national defense of the ussr.
o citizens in communist countries rebelled against their governments.

D

Explanation:

Citizens in communist countries rebelled against their governments near the end of the Cold War, leading to the eventual breakup of the USSR.

The USSR did not protect democracy because it was communist. The US and Germany didn't declare war on the USSR because it was broken up near the END of the Cold War. Arms reduction treaties were ultimately not very effective.

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