Winston Churchill coined the phrase the "Iron Curtain." The world viewed the countried annexed by the Soviet union as a political, military, and ideological barrier. However, the Soviet Union saw it differently. Which of the following best described the role of the annexed countries, according to the Soviet Union? A. A barrier to protect them from potential German aggression B. An economic advantage as they rebuilt their country that was devastated from WWII C. Additional labor for construction projects throughout the Soviet Union D. A new tax base to increase government cash flows

Winston Churchill coined the phrase the "Iron Curtain." The world viewed the countried annexed by the Soviet union as a political, military, and ideological barrier. However, the Soviet Union saw it differently. Which of the following best described the role of the annexed countries, according to the Soviet Union? A. A barrier to protect them from potential German aggression B. An economic advantage as they rebuilt their country that was devastated from WWII C. Additional labor for construction projects throughout the Soviet Union D. A new tax base to increase government cash flows