Question

which term best describes the soviet states transition into independence? violent challenging lengthy smooth

Explanation:

The Soviet states' transition to independence involved economic collapse, ethnic conflicts, political upheaval, and struggles to establish new systems. It was not violent in a widespread, prolonged armed - conflict - defining way (though some local conflicts existed), not overly lengthy in the sense of a decades - long drawn - out process, and far from smooth. The term "challenging" best captures the difficulties of establishing new governments, economies, and social orders.

Answer:

B. challenging