President Roosevelt approved diplomatic recognition of the Soviet government because he ________________.
A. had a lifelong fascination with Russian history and culture
B. believed that such an act would prevent Stalin from entering into an alliance with Nazi Germany
C. gave in to the adamant demands of left-wingers and Communist sympathizers within the Democratic party
D. hoped that strengthened relations with the Soviet Union would deter Japanese expansion
Answer: D
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