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4 reasons and a Theory:

  1. Socialism failed economically - Economic Stagnation occured, there were years without a reform
  2. Outside opposition (Capitalist countries) and Nationalism within the republics
  3. Competition with the West- They wanted equality with USA, but had no money
  4. Party officials were killed for personal gain, weakening the party
  5. Conspiracy theory - There are rumors that Gorbachev knew he would bring down the system.
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