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Question 9 • United States History

Which statements best describes the Soviet Union’s role in Eisenhower’s domino theory?

Answer
A
The Soviet Union occupied Eastern European countries and imposed communist rule across the region.
B
Eastern Europe formed a bloc to oppose Soviet rule and stop the spread of communism across the region.
C
The Soviet Union fell to communism only after a number of Eastern European nations chose to adopt it.
D
Eastern Europe brought communism to the Soviet Union and imposed communist rule across the region.

Explanation

The domino theory warned that if one country fell to communism, nearby countries might follow. The Soviet Union helped spread communism by occupying Eastern European countries after World War II and imposing communist governments there. So A, “The Soviet Union occupied Eastern European countries and imposed communist rule across the region,” best describes its role.

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