The collapse of the USSR was one of the most significant events of the twentieth century. Mikhail Gorbachev played a role in the collapse of the USSR; however, he was not solely responsible for everything that took place in the fall of the USSR. Previous leaders as well as other politicians led to the collapse of the USSR. When Gorbachev came into power, the economy was very weak and there was a lot of corruption …showed first 75 words of 816 total…

…showed last 75 words of 816 total…came or what type of situation he was put into when he came into power, he still didn't make the situation's any better. If he had made better decisions he may have been able to keep the USSR together. BIBLIOGRAPHY: Matlock, J. "Reagan and Gorbachev : How the Cold War Ended", Random House (2004) Mitchner, E & Tuffs, R. "CH. 16The Gorbachev Revolution", Reidmore Books (1997) The Beginning Of The End Of The Cold War 1976-88 Video