1.

What are the three core factors that led to the chaos, according to the
article?
A broken promise between a leader and his citizens, a lingering Cold War-era
fight between Russia and the west for influence over countries in Eastern
Europe still suffering from political, economic problems in the soviet era.
Third, there is a problem on public outrage over the governments sometimes
brutal response to the streets protest.
2. Why does Russia feel threatened by Ukraine forming a closer partnership with
Europe?
They feel threatened because of the expansion of the Western military and
because of the economic powers that they had towards everyone which
caused them to be threatened by the Ukraine.
3. Why did many Ukrainians, especially in the Western part of the country, want
Ukraine to sign political and economic agreements with the European Union?
They wanted Ukraine to sign political and economic agreements with the
European Union because they had problems with them and they wanted to
stay balanced since they were already suffering with the political and
economic problems.
4. Why did street protests erupt in November 2013?
President Viktor F. Yanukovych didnt want to move forward and this caused
Yanukovych $15 billion in loans and natural gas discounts. Then, he was
reignited by the government missteps which shows that they had many
problems.
5. What were some of the government missteps that helped further fuel the
protests?
The beating by the police of the young protesters on November 30 which
seized public buildings and occupy Independence Square. Also, the
protesters turned deadly and was throwing fireballs at the police and
Yanukovych tried to stem the violence by firing the government but his own
resignation grew bigger.
6. What additional questions do you have about whats going on in Ukraine?
How did the families at this time survive?