By 1989, the soviet union was:

a. restoring communism

b. at war with the united states

c. collapsing in europe

d. gaining power in europe

C- Collapsing in Europe

Explanation:

By December of 1991, the Soviet Union had completely collapsed. Which was a very good thing. The collapse was a result of kidnapping of Gorbachev.

so they can differentiate themselves from others as they saw themselves as the superior race. the star was basically a symbol that meant you are a less of a person than i am because of my race. the star was also degrading for those who had to wear it because they were aware of this and the nazis used the notion to make them feel less like a person.