Which of the following best explains how the historical context of the early
1940s informed Stalin's rhetoric in his 1941 speech?
A. The anti-communist feelings held by many American leaders led
Stalin to emphasize the American values of freedom and
democracy.
B. The fact that German fascist nationalism caused World War I led
Stalin to emphasize those same dangers once again.
C. The differences in political values between the Soviet Union and
the United States led Stalin to emphasize the United States' late
entry into the war.
D. The growing international awareness of the Holocaust led Stalin to
emphasize the need for liberation at all costs.
