Question

Question

Why did the United States most likely offer economic aid to Russia and Eastern Europe during the 1990s?

(1 point)
Responses

to encourage them to break away from the Soviet Union
to encourage them to break away from the Soviet Union

to politically dominate new governments in the region
to politically dominate new governments in the region

to help stable, democratic governments emerge in the region
to help stable, democratic governments emerge in the region

to encourage nations to quickly join NATO

Answer 1

The United States most likely offered economic aid to Russia and Eastern Europe during the 1990s "to help stable, democratic governments emerge in the region." This response aligns with the U.S. foreign policy goal of promoting democracy and economic stability after the collapse of the Soviet Union, aiming to prevent the resurgence of authoritarian regimes and ensure a peaceful transition in these countries.