How did the Soviet Union come to dominate Eastern Europe after World War II?

Question

(1 point)
Responses

by supporting communist parties in democratic elections
by supporting communist parties in democratic elections

by keeping troops in the region and setting up communist governments
by keeping troops in the region and setting up communist governments

by agreeing with the United States to divide Europe in half
by agreeing with the United States to divide Europe in half

by making a separate peace agreement with Germany

Answer 1

The correct response is:

by keeping troops in the region and setting up communist governments

After World War II, the Soviet Union established control over Eastern Europe by maintaining a military presence and supporting the establishment of communist regimes in several countries, effectively creating a sphere of influence.