President Roosevelt Approved Diplomatic Recognition of the Soviet Government Because

question 28

Multiple Choice

President Roosevelt approved diplomatic recognition of the Soviet government because he ________________.

• A) had a lifelong fascination with Russian history and culture
• B) believed that such an act would prevent Stalin from entering into an alliance with Nazi Germany
• C) gave in to the adamant demands of left-wingers and Communist sympathizers within the Democratic party
• D) hoped that strengthened relations with the Soviet Union would deter Japanese expansion

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