Question

In 1933, the United States finally recognized the government of communist Russia, in part because the
A) United States hoped for substantial trade with Russia.
B) United States felt it needed a new ally against Hitler.
C) Soviet Union completely abandoned support of the Comintern.
D) communists had established their legitimacy through free elections.
E) United States hoped Russia would provide loans to spur along the American economy.

Answer 1

In 1933. the United States finally recognized the government of communist Russia, in part because the United States hoped for substantial trade with Russia. The correct option among all the options given in the question is option "A". During the time of global depression, the American companies were of the view that recognizing the country of Russia will improve the trade and hence improve the economy as well.

Answer 2

The answer is A. United states hoped for substantial trade with Russia

The recognition was pushed by Roosevelt in 1933 to establish formal diplomatic relationship between USA and Russia.

He did this to protect USA's Commercial Interest with Russia and he hoped that Russia aided them in limiting Japanese Expansion in Asia