Question

what was one result of the breakup of the soviet union?
russia faced a smooth transition from its communist system to capitalism and democracy
the russian military attempted to seize control of the government in a violent coup détat
former republics of the soviet union joined a new nation that became known as russia
russia briefly led a confederation of independent states and maintained some control of the region

Explanation:

• Analyze Option A: Russia's transition from communism was not smooth, with economic and political challenges, so A is incorrect.
• Analyze Option B: In 1991, there was a military coup attempt (August Coup) as part of the Soviet Union's breakup turmoil, so B is correct.
• Analyze Option C: Former Soviet republics became independent, not joining a new "Russia" nation; Russia was one of the independent states, so C is incorrect.
• Analyze Option D: Russia did not lead a confederation with control; the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) was formed, but it was a loose association, not with Russia maintaining control, so D is incorrect.

Answer:

B. The Russian military attempted to seize control of the government in a violent coup d’état