Question

Near the end of World War II, why was President Truman's relationship with Soviet premier Joseph Stalin strained?

A. Truman did not wish to reveal America's development of the atomic bomb
B. Truman wanted to prevent the Soviet army from leading the Allies in Europe.
C. Truman was nervous about America's postwar relationship with a Communist nation D. Truman was suspicious of Soviet territorial aggression toward the United States

Answer 1

Answer: C is correct

Explanation:Explanation: Similarly to Wilson or FDR, Truman was internationalist and wished collaboration with USSR. He supported development of A-bomb because of the war with Japan. At the same time he was afraid of communist expansion to Europe (and possibly to the western hemisphere) and knew that it could took roots in impoverished countries. That is why he initiated Marshall Plan (1947) designed to help european countries - that is the moment when Cold War started.