Why have most communes in the United States been short-lived?

A) Often the members became too dependent on each other.
B) Most members could not help economically support the commune.
C) Most members were unwilling to give up their autonomy or private property.
D) Communes did not have enough resources to deal with the overabundance of new members.

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Final Answer : C, Explanation :  Most communes in the United States have been short-lived because members were unwilling to give up their autonomy or private property. Many people were not willing to fully commit to the commune lifestyle and relinquish their individuality and personal possessions. This caused frequent conflicts and ultimately led to the failure of the commune.

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