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The End of the Cold War

Question 13 • 11011de2 CONNECTED Fall 2026 NM-US History and Geography S2

Which Eastern European nation was the first to reject Communism between 1989 and 1991?

Answer
A
Hungary
B
Poland
C
Bulgaria
D
Albania

Explanation

Poland was the first Eastern European nation to reject Communist rule during the 1989–1991 wave of change. In 1989, the Solidarity movement won a major victory in elections, leading to the formation of a non-Communist-led government. Therefore, the correct choice is Poland.

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