Question

Question 1 of 10

What accounts for the variation between the postwar situation in Italy and
that in Hungary?
A. Italy was forced to establish a communist state, while Hungary
was able to maintain a democracy.
B. Italy was unified under a single government, but Hungary was
-divided into several independent states.
C. Italy was invited to join the United Nations, while Hungary was not
eligible for membership.
D. Italy was in the U.S. sphere of influence, while Hungary was in the
Soviet sphere of influence.

Answer 1

The correct answer is D. Hungary became one of the numerous satellite states the Soviet Union held under their control after WWII and through the Cold War, whereas after their loss in the war, Italy decided to overhaul their government and stick with the side of capitalism (similarly to their ally Germany)