At the Close of World War II, the Soviet Union

Multiple Choice

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) decided to provide a "socialist bonus" of more consumer goods for the masses by slowing the expansion of heavy industry.
C) was in short supply of housing, and continued to be in short supply.
D) sharply reduced military spending, but only after the surrender of Japan.
E) moved toward greater liberalization.