Which of the following contributed to the downfall of the Soviet Union in 1991?
A)government dissatisfaction with high living standards and political freedom
B)an inability to produce low-cost consumer goods that households wanted
C)an overabundance of high-quality goods and services
D)the lack of a strong dictator who can coordinate economic activities

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The inability of the Soviet Union to produce low-cost consumer goods that households wanted was a significant contributing factor to its downfall in 1991. This, combined with economic inefficiencies, led to a decline in living standards and widespread dissatisfaction among citizens, ultimately resulting in the collapse of the Soviet Union.

Which of the Following Contributed to the Downfall of the Soviet