At the close of World War II, the Soviet Union
a. had increased food production by tapping new, rich lands in Siberia and Turkmenistan.
b. under Stalin decided to provide a "socialist bonus" of more consumer goods for the masses by slowing the expansion of heavy industry.
c. had citizens who worked longer hours than before the war, ate less, and were ill-housed and poorly clothed.
d. sharply reduced military spending, but only after the surrender of Japan.
e. moved toward greater liberalization.
c
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