Question

Unlike in most other Eastern European countries, the fall of communism in Romania involved significant bloodshed. Identify at least three reasons why the revolution took place.

Answer 1

The violence of Ceausescu, complaints about communism, demands for democracy, complaints about a lack of freedom, complaints about Ceausescu family members.

Answer 2

The road to revolution in Romania was different than many of her Communist counterparts, instead of transitioning peacefully from Communist rule to representative government the people of Romania engaged in a bloody revolution. Some of the many reasons for this include the cultural and political oppression exercised by the former Communist leader Nicolae Ceausescu during the previous decades, as well as a shortage of goods including basic necessities, food. Another reason for widespread bloodshed during the revolution were the actions and support of the military and generals, both for and against Ceausescu.