Which of the Following Contributed to the Downfall of the Soviet

question 85

Multiple Choice

Which of the following contributed to the downfall of the Soviet Union in 1991?

• A)government dissatisfaction with high living standards and political freedom
• B)an inability to produce low-cost consumer goods that households wanted
• C)an overabundance of high-quality goods and services
• D)the lack of a strong dictator who could coordinate economic activities

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