Between 2004 and 2007, Many of the Countries of Eastern

Between 2004 and 2007, many of the countries of eastern Europe

A) fell into a deep recession, sending workers abroad to search for employment and economic security.
B) joined the European Union and experienced economic growth and increased purchasing power, allowing their citizens to finally begin enjoying modern consumer goods.
C) attempted to form their own economic and political unit to rival the European Union but with more "socialist values."
D) deeply resented the West for forcing the downfall of the Soviet system and were nostalgic for life under communism.