Problems Facing the States of Eastern Europe After the Fall

question 11

Multiple Choice

Problems facing the states of Eastern Europe after the fall of the Communist governments in the revolutions of 1989 included

• A) an attempt by Russia to regain her power and influence through the threat of force.
• B) a belief that authoritarian governments were the proper rulers of society.
• C) a lack of ethnic rivalry which could spur peaceful competition and reform.
• D) high wages and a lack of available labor.
• E) how to introduce a market economy and democratic practices.

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