Which of the following best characterizes the situation in the soviet union in the 1970s and 1980s

a) people's freedoms were limited, but the economy was growing
b) there was greater political freedom, but people still openly protested
c) there was little political freedom, and the economy was stagnating
d) the economy was stagnating, but people's standard of living was still high

The correct answer is letter A. During the 1970s and 1980s peoples' freedom were limited, but the economy was growing in the Soviet. This was because their economy was based on the a system of state ownership. Anything that its people produce, collectively farm, or manufacture are part of the state and is owned by the State and they can use it anytime that they please or when necessary. The economy was growing because of the large supply of oil and gas that the country has under their territory.

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