Why Did Stalin Believe That the Soviet Union Deserved to Dominate

question 12

Multiple Choice

Why did 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:

Artificialism

The belief, often observed in children, that environmental features were made by people.

Environmental Features

Physical, social, and cultural elements in a person's surroundings that can influence their experiences and behavior.

Genetic Factors

Elements within an individual's genetic makeup that influence their traits, behaviors, and vulnerability to certain conditions or diseases.

Handedness

The predominant use of one hand over the other, usually manifested as right-handedness or left-handedness, indicating a preference in tasks such as writing.