Question

how did boris yeltsin become the president of russia? he overthrew gorbachev in a coup détat. he was appointed by the communist party. he was a military leader who took control. he won the countrys first open election.

Explanation:

• The option "He overthrew Gorbachev in a coup d'état" is incorrect. Yeltsin did not overthrow Gorbachev via a coup.
• "He was appointed by the Communist Party" is wrong as Yeltsin was at odds with the Communist Party and was not appointed by them.
• "He was a military leader who took control" is incorrect since Yeltsin was a political figure, not a military leader seizing control.
• "He won the country's first open election" is correct. In 1991, Boris Yeltsin won Russia's first open presidential election.

Answer:

D. He won the country's first open election