The road to revolution in Romania was different than many of her Communist counterparts, instead of transitioning peacefully from Communist rule to representative government the people of Romania engaged in a bloody revolution. Some of the many reasons for this include the cultural and political oppression exercised by the former Communist leader Nicolae Ceausescu during the previous decades, as well as a shortage of goods including basic necessities, food. Another reason for widespread bloodshed during the revolution were the actions and support of the military and generals, both for and against Ceausescu.
