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 the west and public outrage dude to the governments sometimes brutal response
to the street protest that followed the presidents about face on ties with the European
Union.
2.) Why does Russia feel threatened by Ukraine forming a closer partnership with
Europe?
Ukraines carrys Russia natural gases to customers in Europe. If they lost that,
there would be no other way to transport those gases to Europe causing them to lose money.
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?
Saw Europe as symbolic of a larger push to make their lives much better with much need
reforms to the economy and reforms.
4.) Why did street protests erupt in November 2013?
It became clear that Mr. Yanukovych would not move forward.
5.) What were some of the government missteps that helped further fuel the protests?
Beating and hurting the police did to the protesters.
6.) What additional questions do you have about whats going on in Ukraine?
Why havent they taken any offers from other countries? Why are they so afraid of
Russia?