Which of the Following Is True of the Soviet Bloc

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of the Soviet bloc?

• A) Its formation was the turning point in World War II.
• B) It helped to improve relations between the Soviet Union and the United States.
• C) It consisted of the Soviet Union and Eastern European countries with Communist regimes.
• D) It was designed to prevent supplies from entering West Berlin in 1948.
• E) It was the alliance setup by the United States and Western Europe to counter the Soviet Union.

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