The Demise of the Soviet Union in the 1990s Led

The demise of the Soviet Union in the 1990s led to both the establishment of new democratic republics in formerly Soviet-controlled territories and

A) the end of NATO, since the threat of nuclear war from the Warsaw Pact nations had ended.
B) increased democracy in other Communist states, most notably China.
C) a dramatic improvement in living conditions for former Soviet citizens, especially with regard to access to jobs and consumer goods.
D) an increase in ethnic conflicts in many of the newly independent states as different ethnic groups struggled for land and power.