Question

The timeline here states that Lithuania was the first Soviet republic to declare independence from the Soviet Union. The

independence movements in Lithuania and other Soviet republics were mostly likely a result of

OA. decreasing Western influence throughout Eastern Europe.

ОВ. an increase in Soviet military power.

OC. a thaw in relations between the U.S. and the Soviet Union.

OD. growing nationalism in the republics.

Answer 1

Growing Nationalism in the republics

Step-by-step explanation:

Since the Soviet Union became weakened due to the failed invasion of Afganistan and Gorbrachev allowing opinion in the Union made the republics gain confidence and decided to leave the Soveit Union.