14. Why did many Eastern European states turn to authoritarian governments in the face of the economic circumstances shown abovc?
1. They lacked an agricultural base and hoped dictatorships would help.
B. Since many were only formed after WWI, most had little experience or faith in representative govcrnment.
C.
The global depression was a non-issue in most of them, prompting a return to more traditional government.
D. Authoritarian governments were a key aspect for Eastern Europe according to the Treaty of Versailles.
