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Early Cold War Conflict

Question 1 • MCPSS AL-Grade 6 United States Studies: The Industrial Revolution to the Present - Summer School 2026

How did the aims of the Soviet Union conflict with those of the United States?

Answer
A
The Soviet Union pushed for nations to become independent.
B
The Soviet Union sought to control the governments of other nations.
C
The Soviet Union wanted to develop partnerships with neighboring countries.
D
The Soviet Union sought economic change rather than political change.

Explanation

The Soviet Union sought to expand its influence by controlling or supporting governments that followed its communist system, especially in Eastern Europe. This conflicted with the United States’ goal of limiting Soviet expansion and encouraging political systems aligned with its own. Therefore, the correct choice is “The Soviet Union sought to control the governments of other nations.”

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