Why did communism in Eastern Europe collapse?
Write an essay
discussing what you consider the most important factor or a set
of factors that contributed to the fall of communism in Eastern
Europe. Please, consider both long-term and short-term
developments. Note that you do not need to provide a
comprehensive overview of the collapse, but rather focus on the
processes, events, and/or individuals and groups you consider
the most significant to bringing down communist regimes.