Which of the following does NOT correctly describe the Soviet Union immediately after World War II?
a. A closer alignment between communism and capitalism occurred.
b. Stalin was committed to protect the Soviet Union from Western influences.
c. Terror and ruthlessness of Stalin actually intensified during and after the war.
d. Territories liberated during the war by Soviet troops were not allowed free elections.
e. Soviets, although valiantly defeating fascism never received greater political freedoms at home.
a
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