Question

which of the following best explains why the united states and soviet union were the two global superpowers after world war ii
they embraced a similarly effective economic system.
they provided significant support to each other throughout the war.
they did not experience significant loss of life from the war.
they had significant industrial centers that had not been destroyed, unlike other powers.

question 8 (multiple choice worth 5 points)
(07.07 mc)
where was the headquarters of the united nations located, and why?
london, so that it would be close to europe but safely apart from the mainland
france near the border with west germany, because that had been the source of so much conflict
geneva, switzerland, because the swiss had successfully avoided both world wars
new york city, to make sure that the united states would contribute to it

Explanation:

First Question (Superpowers after WWII)

• Option 1: US had capitalism, USSR had communism—different economic systems, so wrong.
• Option 2: US and USSR had tensions during/after war, not significant mutual support, wrong.
• Option 3: USSR had massive casualties in WWII, so wrong.
• Option 4: Other powers (like Europe) had industrial centers destroyed; US (far from warfront) and USSR (some industrial areas intact) had undestroyed industrial centers, enabling post - war power. Correct.

• Option 1: UN HQ is not in London.
• Option 2: UN HQ is not in France near West Germany.
• Option 3: Geneva has UN offices but not the main headquarters.
• Option 4: UN headquarters is in New York City. The US was a key founder, and locating it in NYC encouraged US participation and contribution. Correct.

Answer:

They had significant industrial centers that had not been destroyed, unlike other powers.

Question 8 (UN Headquarters)