The collapse of which of the following in eastern Europe was precipitated by the growing gulf between the vibrant and wealthy economies of the West and the stagnant economies of the East?
A)democracy
B)communism
C)free economy
D)capitalism
E)individualism

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The collapse in eastern Europe was primarily due to the failure of communist regimes and their centrally planned economies to keep up with the West's flourishing capitalist economies. The growing disparity in living standards and economic performance between East and West led to widespread dissatisfaction and unrest, which eventually culminated in the overthrow of communist governments and the fall of the Soviet Union.

The Collapse of Which of the Following in Eastern Europe