The Cold War — Quiz

Question 14 • US History: Reconstruction to Present

How did the Soviet Union’s system of government help to create conflict with the United States after World War II?

Answer

The Soviet system of government did not allow its people to choose their own leaders, which the United States thought was wrong.

The Soviet system of government did not allow the USSR to join the United Nations, which the United States thought was wrong.

The Soviet system of government gave the people in Eastern Europe a huge amount of freedom, which the United States thought was wrong.

The Soviet system of government encouraged people to immigrate to the United States, which the United States thought was wrong.

Explanation

The Soviet Union was a communist dictatorship, where the Communist Party held power and citizens could not freely choose their leaders. The United States viewed this lack of political freedom as a threat, especially as Soviet influence spread through Eastern Europe after World War II. So the correct choice is D: the Soviet system did not allow its people to choose their own leaders.

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