The Main Reason for the Collapse of Soviet-Style Communism in Eastern

Multiple Choice

The main reason for the collapse of Soviet-style communism in Eastern Europe in 1989 and 1990 was

A) Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev's refusal to use force to keep old-line communist governments in power in Eastern Europe.
B) the aggressive stance taken toward Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev by presidents Reagan and Bush.
C) pressure from a United Nations' boycott of Soviet trade in order to pressure Soviet withdrawal from Eastern Europe.
D) the rebellions in Eastern Europe against Gorbachev's heavy-handed attempts to crush any attempts to reform pro-Soviet governments.