Question

which of the following phrases best describes east germany after world war ii? close ties with the united states democratic form of government communist economic system capitalist market economy

Explanation:

After World War II, Germany was divided into East and West. East Germany (German Democratic Republic) was under Soviet influence, adopting a Communist political and economic system. It had no close ties with the U.S. (aligned with West Germany), did not have a democratic government in the Western sense, and rejected a capitalist market economy.

Answer:

Communist economic system