Question

question 7 of 10
in what primary way did the goals for u.s. intervention in europe differ from those of the soviet union?
a. the united states wanted to establish a strong military presence, but the soviet union did not.
b. the united states wanted to limit the spread of communism, but the soviet union did not.
c. the united states made a commitment to defend its allies, but the soviet union did not.
d. the united states wanted to promote totalitarian governments, but the soviet union did not.

Explanation:

During the Cold War, the U.S. adopted a policy of containment to limit the spread of communism (as seen in Truman Doctrine, Marshall Plan, etc.). The Soviet Union, as a communist super - power, aimed to expand communist influence. Option B aligns with this historical context. Option A is incorrect as both had military presences. Option C is wrong as both had alliances (NATO for U.S., Warsaw Pact for USSR). Option D is incorrect as the U.S. promoted democratic, not totalitarian, governments.

Answer:

B. The United States wanted to limit the spread of communism, but the Soviet Union did not.