Question

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what accounts for the variation between the postwar situation in italy and that in hungary?
a. italy was unified under a single government, but hungary was divided into several independent states.
b. italy was in the u.s. sphere of influence, while hungary was in the soviet sphere of influence.
c. italy was invited to join the united nations, while hungary was not eligible for membership.
d. italy was forced to establish a communist state, while hungary was able to maintain a democracy.

Explanation:

After World War II, the world was divided into two main spheres of influence - the Western (led by the U.S.) and the Eastern (led by the Soviet Union). Italy, being in Western Europe, fell under the U.S. sphere of influence. Hungary, located in Eastern Europe, came under the Soviet sphere of influence. This division was a result of the geopolitical situation post - WWII, with the U.S. and Soviet Union vying for power and influence.

• Option A is incorrect. After WWII, Hungary was not divided into several independent states. It was a single country under Soviet - influenced rule.
• Option C is incorrect. Both Italy and Hungary were eligible for and became members of the United Nations. Italy joined in 1955 and Hungary in 1955 as well.
• Option D is incorrect. Italy was not forced to establish a communist state. It had a democratic system (with a multi - party system, etc.), while Hungary, under Soviet influence, had a communist - style government for a significant period after WWII.

Answer:

B. Italy was in the U.S. sphere of influence, while Hungary was in the Soviet sphere of influence.