Summarize the disintegration of communist power in Hungary and Poland. What part did Pope John Paul II play in encouraging the Polish opposition? What was the role of Solidarity?
What will be an ideal response?
Ans: The chapter provides a fairly detailed discussion, especially on Poland, so pulling the facts together in an essay should not be difficult—names and dates should be included.
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