What is the best explanation for why the Singing Revolution reached its aims without large-scale violence?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Mass peaceful protest, and a weakening Soviet system
- Step 1: Songs, human chains and demonstrations gathered a large part of the population. Step 2. At the same time the Soviet Union was losing control under Gorbachev. Answer: Mass peaceful protest, and a weakening Soviet system. Why not the others: Estonia had no army in 1991, there were no UN peacekeepers, and Soviet troops were still in the country.
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