What is a merger of two companies?

Which of the following was the eventual result of the allied attempts to contain soviet expanion

How did government policies contribute to the beginning of the industrial revolution in great britain? o a. the british government passed laws that prevented any businesses outside the country from learning about manufacturing innovations. b. the british government established factories that produced industrial goods at low prices. c. the british government broke up joint stock companies to promote competition. d. the british government paid a large percentage of the wages earned by industrial workers.

Which country joined the allies because it was a rival of germany?