By Not Joining the World Bank and the International Monetary

question 74

Multiple Choice

By not joining the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund, the Soviet Union __________.

• A) isolated itself economically
• B) saved itself from the looming global recession
• C) gained more respect from its client states
• D) increased its world status

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Definitions:

Political Alliances

Agreements between two or more parties, often countries, to work together toward common goals.

Northern Industrialists

Entrepreneurs and business owners in the northern United States before and during the Civil War who benefited from and supported industrialization and the abolition of slavery.

Southern Landowners

Traditionally refers to the wealthy individuals who owned expansive tracts of agrarian land in the Southern United States, playing a crucial role in the region's economy, politics, and social structure, particularly in the era of slavery.

Alsace

A historical region in eastern France, known for its strategic importance and cultural blend of French and German influences, often a point of contention between the two countries.