Which factor contributed to the collapse of command economies in
communist countries at the end of the 20th century?
O
A. They were much less efficient at producing goods than Western
free market economies.
O
B. They were unstable due to their reliance on constantly increasing
stock prices
O
C. They were too focused on producing consumer goods instead of
valuable new technologies,
O
D. They were undermined by the huge differences between the rich
and poor they created.

Igor stravinksy’s ballet, the rite of spring, featured clashing music, harsh sounds and deliberately ugly dancing. upon its premier, theater goers literally rioted in the seats of the venue. historians argue this moment is a “breaking point” where europe proves it is destined to be plunged into world war i. why would historians make such a claim? a people were genuinely angry that someone so bad at composing could make a ballet b the ballet represents colonialism. it showed the consequences of centuries of exploitation of non-european people. c the ballet represents the changing ideologies of modernity. the youth of europe breaking all the old rules and the old guard clinging on to the last bits of power d the ballet represents war itself. it drudged up old rivalries between the french and german peoples, inciting the lust for combat.