Which of the following statements best describes the spread of communism in the years immediately following world war ii? the number of communist countries increased during these years. the number of communist countries decreased during these years. the number of communist countries stayed the same during these years. the number of communist countries increased in asia but decreased in europe.

ANSWER: The number of communist countries increased during these years.

EXPLANATION: After the World War II, a sudden increase of communist countries were seen. Countries like Cuba, China, Vietnam, North Korea, Bulgaria, Czechoslovakia, East Germany, Poland, and many others started adopting the communism in their country. With Soviet Union adopting communism for their country, Cold War started between the Soviet Union and USA and its NATO allies. The ideology of Communism was seen as a threat by the western capitalist society during the 20th century.

The number of communist countries increased during these years.

Cuba, China, North Korea, North Vietnam, and others all had communist governments following WWII.

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