End of the War in Europe Answers

Which of the following statements about the relationship between the United States and the Soviet Union during this time is true?

The relationship suffered when Stalin refused to assist the Allies in their war against Hitler.

The United States was concerned about Stalin’s plans for his country in the postwar world.

The United States and the Soviet Union respected each other’s differences in opinion.

Why did the Allies agree that elections would be held in Soviet-occupied territories in Eastern Europe after the war?

Stalin insisted on all occupied states being free to choose their leaders in fair elections.

The United States and Britain were worried that the Soviets were planning to take over Eastern Europe.

The Allied leaders knew that the Germans would insist on freedom for Eastern Europe as a condition of their surrender.

Which of the following was one of the outcomes at Potsdam?

Reparations were to be paid to the Axis countries.

The division of Germany and Berlin into occupation zones was confirmed.

The division of France into occupation zones was confirmed.

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