What Was the Primary Cause of the Economic Collapse of East

question 42

Multiple Choice

What was the primary cause of the economic collapse of East Germany the late 1980's?​

• A)​Concern over the weakening economy of the Soviet Union.
• B)​"Brain drain" as skilled workers fled to the West.
• C)​Unemployment and severe discontent.
• D)​Reunification with West Germany.
• E)​A shutdown of work by protesters inspired by Lech Walesa and Solidarity.

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