Year Percentage
1897 26.3
1926 56.6
1939 89.1
1959 98.5

1979 99.9


Which of these is an accurate explanation for Russia's steady rise in literacy rates?

AThey stopped fighting wars against the United States.

BThey were trying to keep up with China's literacy rate/

CThey turned away from Communism as a form of government.

DThey placed a greater importance on education over the years.