The Soviets Refused to Join an International Body for the Control

question 8

Multiple Choice

The Soviets refused to join an international body for the control of atomic energy because

• A) It left the US with an atomic monopoly until the final stage of the agreement
• B) The Soviets would have no veto power over inspections or sanctions
• C) The US would control the majority of votes within the body responsible for developing peaceful uses of atomic energy
• D) All of the above

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