Which of the following contributed to the downfall of the Soviet Union in 1991?
A)public dissatisfaction with low living standards and political repression
B)producing higher-quality goods than were desired by consumers
C)the rapidly increasing standard of living
D)the lack of a strong dictator who could coordinate economic activities

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The Soviet Union faced public dissatisfaction with low living standards and political repression, which ultimately contributed to its downfall in 1991. People were unhappy with the poor quality of life, lack of basic goods, and limited freedom of expression under the Soviet regime. This led to widespread protests and eventually to the collapse of the Soviet Union. The other options are incorrect because the Soviet Union did not produce higher-quality goods than were desired by consumers, the standard of living was not rapidly increasing, and the lack of a strong dictator was not the primary cause of its downfall.

Which of the Following Contributed to the Downfall of the Soviet