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Victory in Europe — Quiz

Question 16 • World History

Which statement best describes why divisions started to arise among the Allies in 1945?

Answer
A
The Soviet Union wanted to impose communist governments in Eastern Europe.
B
The United States and Great Britain wanted to weaken Germany as much as possible.
C
The Soviet Union decided to join the war against Japan.
D
The United States and Great Britain wanted to force Germany to pay reparations.

Explanation

As World War II ended, the Soviet Union sought to establish communist governments in Eastern European countries it had liberated or occupied. The United States and Great Britain opposed this expansion of Soviet influence, creating growing divisions among the Allies. The statement that the Soviet Union wanted to impose communist governments in Eastern Europe best describes the source of the split.

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