Unlike in most other Eastern European countries, the fall of communism in Romania involved significant bloodshed. Open this link to read about the final days of the communist regime, which was headed by Nicolae Ceausescu. Identify at least three reasons why the revolution took place.

The reasons for the revolution in Romania against the communist regime were numerous, and all oft hem were totally justified.

The three biggest reasons were:

- Poverty;

The Romanians were the poorest nation in Europe by the end of the communist rule. Most of the people were living bellow the poverty line, very often being in situation to not have anything to eat.

- Corruption;

The corruption in the country was extraordinarily high, being part of the daily life, and taking place anywhere from the streets for the most ordinary things, up to the highest officials f the country.

- Dictatorship;

Nicolae Ceausescu was a prime example of a dictator. He had absolute power, controlled everything in the country with iron fist. Controlled the media, and was eliminating anyone who tried to oppose him, so no wonder that the people decided that enough is enough.

The violence of Ceausescu

Complaints about communism

Demands for democracy

Complaints about a lack of freedom

Complaints about Ceausescu family members