Question

what event led to the soviet union joining the side of the allies during world war ii? (1 point) the united states successfully defeated the soviets during operation barbarossa. germany broke the german - soviet nonagression pact. the soviets and italians wanted to join forces to defeat germany. japan and germany secretly aggreed to invade the soviet union

Explanation:

The German - Soviet Non - aggression Pact was a treaty between Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union. However, Germany broke this pact by launching Operation Barbarossa (an invasion of the Soviet Union). This act of aggression by Germany forced the Soviet Union to join the Allies (who were also opposed to Germany) to defend itself.

• The United States was not involved in Operation Barbarossa; it was a German - Soviet conflict.
• Italy was part of the Axis powers (along with Germany and Japan), so the Soviets would not join forces with Italy to defeat Germany.
• There was no such secret agreement between Japan and Germany to invade the Soviet Union that directly led the Soviet Union to join the Allies. The main direct cause was Germany's violation of the non - aggression pact.

Answer:

Germany broke the German - Soviet Nonagression Pact.