Question

After World War II, Stalin said that the Soviet Union needed a “buffer zone” to protect it from attack. This idea resulted in the USSR expanding its control into ?
Northern Africa.
Western Europe.
the Middle East.
Eastern Europe.

Answer 1

Eastern Europe buffer zone

Answer 2

Answer:

The correct answer is D) Eastern Europe.

Explanation:

After World War II, Stalin said that the Soviet Union needed a “buffer zone” to protect it from attack. This consideration was the motive for the USSR expanding its control in Eastern Europe.