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The piedmont region of North Carolina is known for having soil that is good for making bricks
First thing that comes to mind is Russia had a strategic advantage to the Nazis. The Russian military knew the terrain (I believe it was mountainous) and the cold climate helped push back the Nazis. The Nazis actually tried to get into Russia. That was the only country I could think of.
Most countries, I think did not have the military power to stop Hitler/Nazis from invading them.
Hopefully this helps.
The correct answers are:
(B) Poverty for most Russians
(C) Food shortages
(D) The writing of Karl Marx