They advocated for different parts of the state
Answer:
A. Close proximity among Australia, New Zealand, and Britain allowed for easy communication and negotiation.
Explanation:
Considering the claim stated in the question, hence, among the following options, the statement that could be used as evidence in support of the claim that "Australia and New Zealand were more successful than other British colonies in gaining independence." is option A "Close proximity among Australia, New Zealand, and Britain allowed for easy communication and negotiation."
This is because a CLOSE PROXIMITY between Great Britain, Australia, and New Zealand means these countries or colonies have a good rapport with Great Britain. Therefore, it was easier to negotiate their independence instead of going to war (for example USA) or series of agitation and protest to get their independence (for example India)
Answer: A. Calls for independence from Eastern bloc nations
Explanation:
Mikhail Gorbachev was the last premier of the Soviet Union and he started a series of reforms which according to him, were meant to save the Soviet Union. He allowed for freedom of speech and multiple political parties.
The Eastern bloc nations of the Warsaw Pact interpreted this to mean that there was less chances of the Soviet Union interfering in their affairs and so demanded independence along with the Soviets that comprised the USSR. This led to the collapse of the Soviet Union.