Which of the following statements best assesses the transformation of Eastern Europe and the Soviet Union after the fall of communism?

A) While market reforms varied in their success, democracy succeeded throughout.
B) Eastern European countries became models of free-market capitalism.
C) Although communist parties imploded, the communist economy remained the same.
D) Eastern European nations had mixed success with free market reforms.

Eastern Europe

A region that encompasses many countries to the east of Germany and west of the Ural Mountains, known for its rich history and cultural diversity.

Soviet Union

A former federal socialist state in Eastern Europe and Northern Asia, existing from 1922 to 1991, officially known as the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR).

Free Market Reforms

Changes in economic policy aimed at reducing government intervention to allow for a more autonomous operation of the market and competition.