What Was the Primary Cause of the Fall of Communism

question 46

Multiple Choice

What was the primary cause of the fall of communism in Eastern Europe?

• A)The failure of communism to deliver economic progress.
• B)The reinforced nationalist resistance to Russian dominance.
• C)The Communist party attempted to retain support by allowing free elections.
• D)The transition from state-owned businesses to a business elite running private companies.
• E)The weakness of the agricultural sector in the economy.

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