Which statement is true regarding the political division of Europe?
(1 point)
Responses
Western European nations maintained democratic political systems.
Western European nations maintained democratic political systems.
Eastern European nations maintained democratic political systems.
Eastern European nations maintained democratic political systems.
Western European nations maintained communist political systems.
Western European nations maintained communist political systems.
All of Europe maintained democratic political systems following the collapse of Hitler's dictaorship.
Western European nations maintained democratic political systems.
The _________ refers to the Soviet's strategy of sealing off Eastern European countries from Western democracies.
(1 point)
Responses
Iron Curtain
Iron Curtain
Great Wall of Communism
Great Wall of Communism
Perestroika
Perestroika
Great Divide
The correct statement is: Western European nations maintained democratic political systems.
To determine which statement is true regarding the political division of Europe, we need to analyze the information provided.
The first statement, "Western European nations maintained democratic political systems," is repeated twice, which suggests that it's a possible answer. However, we cannot confirm its accuracy without considering the other options.
The second statement, "Eastern European nations maintained democratic political systems," contradicts historical facts. Following World War II, many countries in Eastern Europe were under Soviet influence and established communist political systems, such as the Soviet Union itself, East Germany, Poland, Hungary, and others.
The third statement, "Western European nations maintained communist political systems," is not accurate according to historical records. Western European countries, including France, the United Kingdom, West Germany, Italy, and others, did not adopt a communist political system and mostly remained democratic.
As for the last statement, "All of Europe maintained democratic political systems following the collapse of Hitler's dictatorship," it is also incorrect. While Western European nations did maintain democratic political systems after the fall of Hitler's dictatorship, as mentioned earlier, the countries in Eastern Europe fell under Soviet influence and adopted communist political systems.
Based on the analysis, the correct statement is: Western European nations maintained democratic political systems.