When did communist rule in Romania begin?
December 1947
January 1948
November 1947
April 1948
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Communist rule in Romania began in December 1947. The Romanian Communist Party, led by Gheorghe Gheorghiu-Dej, had been the dominant political force in the country since the end of World War II. In 1947, the Communists consolidated their power by suppressing the opposition and establishing a one-party state. The new regime nationalized industry, collectivized agriculture, and implemented a series of economic reforms.
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