Why Did the End of the Cold War Lead to Outbreaks

question 1

Multiple Choice

Why did the end of the Cold War lead to outbreaks of violence in the Balkans?

• A) Protesters were no longer afraid of being deported to Soviet labor camps if they acted violently.
• B) Developers and transnational corporations were fighting over access to the limited industrial infrastructure available in the region.
• C) People sought revenge against those whom they believed had treated them unfairly under communism.
• D) Demagogues led people to see themselves as citizens of ethnically defined nations rather than pluralistic communities.

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Definitions:

Federal Government

The national government of a federal country, which holds the authority to govern the nation as a whole, in contrast to state or local governments.

Common Crop

A plant or agricultural product that is widely grown and harvested for food, feed, fuel, and other uses in a particular region or country.

Christianizing

The process of converting individuals or groups to Christianity.

Tribal Government

The governing body or system of administration used by indigenous tribes to manage their affairs, often based on traditional customs and laws.