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Question 41 • US History

Following World War II, what was one major difference between the United States and the Soviet Union?

Answer
A
The United States had a single-party government, whereas the Soviet Union had a democratic government..
B
The United States had a free market, whereas the Soviet Union had a government-controlled economy.
C
The United States had a puppet government, whereas the Soviet Union wanted to contain Communism.
D
The United States had a government-controlled economy, whereas the Soviet Union had a free market.

Explanation

After World War II, the United States had a capitalist free-market economy, while the Soviet Union had a communist economy controlled by the government. This economic difference was one major source of tension between the two countries. Choice B correctly identifies that contrast.

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