At the Close of World War II,the Soviet Union

question 55

Multiple Choice

At the close of World War II,the Soviet Union

• A)had increased food production by tapping new,rich lands in Siberia and Turkmenistan.
• B)under Stalin decided to provide a "socialist bonus" of more consumer goods for the masses by slowing the expansion of heavy industry.
• C)was in short supply of housing,and continued to be.
• D)sharply reduced military spending,but only after the surrender of Japan.
• E)moved toward greater liberalization.

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Definitions:

Political Libertarianism

A branch of libertarianism focused on reducing government intervention in personal and economic matters to enhance freedom and autonomy.

Negative Freedom

The concept of freedom defined by the absence of constraints or interference from others, emphasizing what individuals are free from.

Sufficient

Adequate to meet the needs of a situation or a proposed end without needing more.

Sartre

Jean-Paul Sartre, a French existentialist philosopher, playwright, novelist, and political activist known for his explorations of freedom and existentialism.