Question

question 11 of 24
which of the following was a major cause of the fall of european communism in the late 20th century?
a. the soviet union stationed nuclear missiles in cuba.
b. the soviet economy suffered hyperinflation.
c. popular uprisings took place across eastern europe.
d. southeast asia experienced democratic revolutions.

Explanation:

In the late 20th - century, popular uprisings in Eastern Europe, like the revolutions of 1989, were a major factor in the fall of European communism. These uprisings led to the end of communist - led governments in the region. Option A is related to the Cuban Missile Crisis, Option B is about Soviet economic issues but not the main cause of the fall of European communism, and Option D is about Southeast Asia and not relevant to European communism.

Answer:

C. Popular uprisings took place across Eastern Europe.