Which event symbolized the weakening of Soviet control over Eastern Europe in 1989?
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Correct answer: The Fall of the Berlin Wall
The fall of the Berlin Wall symbolized the collapse of communist authority in Eastern Europe. It signaled the end of Soviet dominance in the region.
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