Which of the Following Is a Reason That Communism Lost

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a reason that communism lost its appeal in post-World War II Western Europe?

• A) Communist political parties were outlawed in Western European countries.
• B) Strong economic growth led to increased standards of living and expanded access to services like education and health care.
• C) Observers who visited the Soviet Union were able to observe and report on the differences between communist theory and Soviet practice.
• D) Europeans had successfully prosecuted Nazis and Fascists,so saw nothing to be gained from another authoritarian system such as communism.

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Definitions:

Appreciated

Describes an increase in value of an asset or currency over time, often due to economic factors.

Purchasing-Power Parity

An economic theory that compares different countries' currencies through a "basket of goods" approach to assess the relative value of currencies.

Nominal Exchange Rate

How quickly one currency is swapped for another, without considering inflation adjustments.

Big Mac

A hamburger sold by McDonald's that is often used as an informal measure of purchasing power parity between currencies.