Despite Their Political and Strategic Differences, the United States and the Soviet

Multiple Choice

Despite their political and strategic differences, the United States and the Soviet Union strongly resembled one another in 1945 in that they

A) had long experience as great powers in Europe.
B) accepted the idea of balance of power and spheres of influence.
C) believed that control of the Middle East was essential to maintaining their national security.
D) had been historically very involved in world affairs and engaged in protecting peace and collective security in the world.
E) had a long history of conducting an idealistic, "missionary" diplomacy in world affairs.