Why Did Joseph Stalin Believe That the Soviet Union Deserved

question 66

Multiple Choice

Why did Joseph Stalin believe that the Soviet Union deserved to dominate eastern Europe?

• A) The Soviet Union had refrained from using nuclear weapons in Europe,and should be rewarded.
• B) The Soviet Union had been promised control of eastern Europe at the Yalta Conference.
• C) The Soviet Union had sacrificed so many people in the war against fascism.
• D) The Soviet Union had more money than did the United States to rebuild the devastated region after the war.

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Definitions:

Relational

Pertaining to the way in which two or more concepts, objects, or people are connected.

Group Socialization

The process by which individuals learn and adapt to the norms, values, and behaviors necessary to function within a group.

Social Norms

The unwritten rules and expectations about appropriate behavior that guide individual actions in social situations and groups.

Status Competition

The competition among group or team members for social standing, recognition, or valued roles, which can influence group dynamics.