Which of the Following Is a Reason That Communism Lost

question 16

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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