Question

what were the effects of communist policies in eastern europe? check all that apply. freedom of speech was eliminated. enemies of the state were imprisoned. agriculture and industry were privately owned. cultural identity was destroyed. consumer goods were available in abundance.

Explanation:

• Under communist regimes in Eastern Europe, freedom of speech was restricted as the state controlled media and discourse, so "Freedom of speech was eliminated" applies.
• Political repression was common, and those labeled as enemies of the state were imprisoned, so "Enemies of the state were imprisoned" applies.
• In communist systems, agriculture and industry were state - owned, not privately owned, so this option is incorrect.
• Communist policies often suppressed local cultures to promote a unified socialist culture, leading to destruction of cultural identity, so "Cultural identity was destroyed" applies.
• Consumer goods were often in short supply due to central planning prioritizing heavy industry over consumer goods, so "Consumer goods were available in abundance" is incorrect.

Answer:

A. Freedom of speech was eliminated.
B. Enemies of the state were imprisoned.
D. Cultural identity was destroyed.