The collapse of Communism in Eastern Europe had significant negative effects on crime rates, poverty levels, and civil rights issues, all of which had been kept at bay during the Communist party's rule over Easter Europe. Just as the Berlin Wall crumbled to the ground so did the hopes and dreams of the newly freed citizens of post communist Europe. Crime rates, poverty levels and civil rights violations took a turn for the worst. Shortly …showed first 75 words of 883 total…

…showed last 75 words of 883 total…conclusion, the fall of the communist regime in Eastern Europe had profound negative effects on those living in Eastern Europe, increased crime rates, poverty levels, and civil-rights violations where the growing pains endured by those fledgling democracies. Under the communist party's authoritative rule Eastern Europe enjoyed low crime rates, low poverty levels, and equality among classes. So was the choice to exit communism and enter democracy in Eastern Europe's best interest? Only time will tell.