Question

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what was the significance of the german invasion of russian territory during world war ii?
a. it led to the collapse of russias government and to the establishment of the soviet union.
b. it violated the pact between the two countries, leading the soviet union to join the allied powers.
c. it began germanys retreat from western europe and expansion toward the east.
d. it forced the soviet union to exit the war, causing the united states to join instead.

Explanation:

Germany and the Soviet - Union had a non - aggression pact (Molotov - Ribbentrop Pact). Germany's invasion of Soviet territory in 1941 (Operation Barbarossa) violated this pact. This led the Soviet Union to join the Allied powers, which was a major turning point in World War II. Option A is incorrect as the Soviet Union was established long before World War II. Option C is wrong as it was an offensive move by Germany, not a retreat. Option D is incorrect as the Soviet Union did not exit the war and the US joined the war for other reasons.

Answer:

B. It violated the pact between the two countries, leading the Soviet Union to join the Allied powers.