President Harry Truman initially decided to "get tough" with the Soviet Union

A. after it became clear that Stalin was supporting communist forces in China.
B. at the Potsdam Conference.
C. after his first few days in office.
D. following the end of the war in the Pacific.
E. once the United States had successfully used the atomic bomb.


Answer: C

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