Reagan bolstered the U.S. military might to ruin the Soviet economy, and he achieved his goal.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Reagan claims increasing military strength ruined the Soviet economy to achieve his goal.
- In plain terms
- Building up the military helped end the Soviet Union.
- What can you take from it?
- Military spending can impact adversary economies.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What ended the Soviet Union?
- Is military strength a valid economic strategy?
Another view
It attributes Soviet collapse solely to US military buildup.
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