Why did communism appeal to many Europeans after World War II?
A) The USSR offered a large amount of aid for economic and military redevelopment throughout Europe.
B) Capitalism failed to provide adequate supplies of weapons to protect them from German invasions.
C) Many eastern Europeans, reacting to the horrors of fascism, looked to the Soviets for solutions to rebuild society.
D) The Soviet Union demonstrated how effective communism was at protecting human rights.

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Many Eastern Europeans, disillusioned by the devastation caused by fascism during World War II, saw communism as a viable alternative for rebuilding their societies and were influenced by the Soviet Union's role in defeating Nazi Germany.

Why Did Communism Appeal to Many Europeans After World War