During the Winter of 1945-46

question 67

Multiple Choice

During the winter of 1945-46:

• A) the Soviets began to withdraw their troops back to Soviet territory.
• B) former German soldiers mounted one final rebellion/attack against the allies.
• C) The French succeeded in jump-starting their economy.
• D) the United States suffered a short but sharp depression.
• E) many places in Europe had no fuel for heat.

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