Question

question 5 of 20
what was the main difference between the czech and romanian revolutions?
a. the romanian revolution took many years.
b. the czech revolution was started by a foreign invasion.
c. the romanian revolution was very violent.
d. the czech revolution involved only shipyard workers.

Explanation:

The Czech revolution (Velvet Revolution) was largely non - violent. In contrast, the Romanian revolution was very violent. There were street battles, and the overthrow of the Ceaușescu regime involved significant bloodshed.

• Option A: Both revolutions were relatively quick in the context of regime - change revolutions. The Velvet Revolution was in late 1989, and the Romanian revolution was also in 1989.
• Option B: The Czech revolution was an internal movement. There was no foreign invasion that started it.
• Option D: The Czech revolution involved a broad cross - section of society, not just shipyard workers (that was more associated with the Polish Solidarity movement in the Gdansk shipyards).

Answer:

C. The Romanian revolution was very violent.