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Question 13 • TX-US History Studies Since 1877 B

Which statement best describes a major reason why Western European countries joined NATO after World War II?

Answer

The Soviet Union had begun to initiate damaging attacks against Western European nations.

The Soviet Union had shown that it wanted to expand its area of control in Eastern Europe.

The Soviet Union had reduced its military forces and focused its attention on rebuilding infrastructure.

The Soviet Union had decided to withdraw from the Security Council of the United Nations.

Explanation

After World War II, the Soviet Union established control over several countries in Eastern Europe. Western European nations feared that Soviet influence might expand further, so they joined NATO to provide collective defense and security. Choice B describes this concern; the Soviet Union had not launched damaging attacks on Western European nations as choice A claims.

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