Question 1(Multiple Choice Worth 1 points)
(08.04 LC)
Which of the following was the primary factor in the decline of communism in the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe?
Mounting military pressure from the United States
Failing economies in the Soviet Union and in Eastern Europe
The rise of communist China as an economic powerhouse
A strong desire to join the European Economic Community
Question 2 Multiple Choice Worth 1 points)

Respuesta :

The decline of communism was due to the failing economies in the Soviet Union and in Eastern Europe.

Explanation:

After the World War II, under the wing of the Soviet Union, almost all of the eastern half of Europe became communist. While the communism was very appealing to the people at first, that soon changed. The promises of equality, order, prosperity, economic growth, all seemed to be failing terribly.

The main issue for the people was the economy. The communist economies were command economies, and they were not able to sustain themselves as it was planned, but instead they were constantly on the verge of collapse. While the ''big heads'' didn't suffered from this, the ordinary people were often struggling to survive, as it was very common that there isn't enough food at disposal. That has even led to thousands and even millions of deaths from starvation. Gradually, the revolt among the people was growing, so when they were not willing to put up with it anymore, they turned against the communist governments and overthrew them.

Countries that were in such situation were:

  • Soviet Union
  • Czechoslovakia
  • Hungary
  • Poland
  • Bulgaria
  • Romania

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Answer:

It's B.

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