Refer to the graph. A line graph titled Real G D P Per Capita of the Soviet Union during the Cold War shows Year from 1945 through 1995 labeled on the x-axis and G P D Per Capita (In U S Dollars) from 0 to 18,000 on the y-axis. 1950 was at 6,000. 1960 was at 8,000. 1965 was at 10,000. 1970 was at 12,000. 1975 was a almost 14,000. 1985 was at 14,000. 1990 was over 14,000.

Which of the following inferences about the collapse of the Soviet Union does the graph support?

The Soviet Union planned its economy around heavy industry; when its needs in this area were filled, its growth began to slow.
Soviet citizens were concerned about the nation’s economy; as a result, they invested their money in Western democracies.
The Soviet Union relied on trade with Eastern Europe; the unification of Germany and the democratization of Poland presented major threats.
The Soviet Union was lagging behind the technological advances of Western democracies; this caused its internal industries to outsource their work.