Which statement most closely reflects Cuba's experience after the collapse of the Communist Bloc in 1989-1991?
A) It avoided the economic collapse by borrowing from the new Russian Federation.
B) The collapse of the Soviet Union was the needed stimulus to make reforms that produced significant economic growth.
C) The end of Soviet subsidies and markets created economic crisis, but the regime survived with planning and shared sacrifice.
D) Only the deployment of the army and crackdowns on dissent allowed the regime to survive.

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The collapse of the Soviet Union led to the loss of subsidies and markets for Cuba, plunging it into a severe economic crisis known as the "Special Period." Despite the hardships, the Cuban government managed to survive through a combination of economic adjustments, rationing, and the resilience of the Cuban people, without relying heavily on external borrowing or military force to maintain order.

Which Statement Most Closely Reflects Cuba's Experience After the Collapse