how did Ronald Reagan's presidency impact the communist regimes of eastern Europe?

Question

A. Reagan's rhetoric and increased military spending put a strain on the Soviet Union both politically and economically. this made the Soviet Union more intent to maintain control of its eastern European nations.
B. Reagan's rhetoric and decreased military spending meant that the Soviet Union could focus more energy on maintain control of its eastern European nations
C. Reagan's rhetoric and decreased military spending meant that Soviet Union felt it less necessary to interfere in the affairs of its European nations
D. Reagans rhetoric and increased military spending put a strain on the Soviet Union both politically and economically. this made it more difficult for the Soviet Union to interfere in affairs of its eastern European nations

Answer 1

A. Reagan's rhetoric and increased military spending put a strain on the Soviet Union both politically and economically. this made the Soviet Union more intent to maintain control of its eastern European nations.