I would say they are resistant to it.
The coup occurred once Gorbachev said he would no longer interfere with elections in the eastern bloc.
In a communist Soviet Union, this change was seen as a massive shift in the countries politics
The main reason why Thomas might want to do this is because land acquisition was always beneficial, since he could make a quick sale at a profit before and danger befell his new property. <span />
Outlining, because your essay is based on the claim you come up with