Is this correct?
20. Communist governments in Eastern Europe were established by the
a. Poles during the 1800s
b. Russians after the Russian Revolution in 1917
c. Soviet Union at the end of World War II
d. Soviet Union during the Cold War
C?
Right.
Yes, you are correct. Communist governments in Eastern Europe were established by the Soviet Union at the end of World War II. To arrive at this answer, let's analyze each option:
a. Poles during the 1800s: This option is incorrect because Communist governments in Eastern Europe were not established by the Poles during the 1800s. Poland did not have a Communist government during that time.
b. Russians after the Russian Revolution in 1917: This option is not entirely accurate. While the Russian Revolution in 1917 did contribute to the rise of Communist ideology, it was not the establishment of Communist governments in Eastern Europe. The Russian Revolution primarily led to the establishment of the Soviet Union, which later played a significant role in spreading communism to Eastern Europe.
c. Soviet Union at the end of World War II: This option is correct. After World War II, the Soviet Union established Communist governments in many countries of Eastern Europe, such as East Germany, Poland, Hungary, Romania, and more. This period is commonly referred to as the "Sovietization" of Eastern Europe.
d. Soviet Union during the Cold War: Although the Soviet Union did play a significant role in spreading communism during the Cold War, it had already established Communist governments in Eastern Europe at the end of World War II. So, while this option is similar to option c, the more precise answer is c.
Therefore, the correct answer is c. The Soviet Union established Communist governments in Eastern Europe at the end of World War II.