Which factor made it difficult for many former soviet states to govern themselves following the collapse of the soviet union? o a. their elected leaders refused to privatize businesses and institute free-market economies. b. their militaries were extremely powerful and remained loyal to the soviet union. o c. their weak governments could not control ethnic conflicts among their diverse populations. d. their citizens refused to support any policy that signaled cooperation with the united states.

i believe the correct answer is option b. most eastern european nations joined nato.

though i could be wrong, option d. the eastern european nations were granted complete independence, would be another choice.

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answer

the statement that best describes president carter’s attempt to free the hostages in iran is c. all of the attempts failed.

explanation

the operation eagle claw conducted by the united states armed forces was a failed mission which aimed to rescue 52 americans captured as hostages in the american embassy, tehran on 24/4/1980.the mission was authorized by president jimmy carter. the failures included;   obstacles in operation that included operational conditions challenges caused by sandstorms, hydraulic problems of one the helicopters and , mechanical failure of another helicopter that was identified as a cracked rotor blade and the crashing of another helicopter during mission abortion causing death of 8 service persons.