The solidarity movement in Poland spoke out against communism, won, and established the first non-committal government in eastern Europe. The rest of the countries soon followed.
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It is good to have because they may be losing in votes but they have to be determined to win and keep trying and pushing to try and win. they can't just give up and let the other person win or they would lose everything that they have just worked for.
These are some of the states that gained their independence
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