How did the nazi-soviet pact advance stalin's goals for the soviet union?
a)it him transform russia into a fascist state.
b) it showed stalin's support for hitler's plan to increase "living space" for a superior race.
c) it gave stalin a strong ally against the west.
d) it gave him a chance to expand russian territory in eastern europe.

1. D. It gave him a chance to expand Russia territory in Eastern Europe.

Aggression, Appeasement, and War

i confess that there are several parts of this constitution which i do not at present approve, but i am not sure i shall never approve them: for having lived long, i have experienced many instances of being obliged by better information or fuller consideration, to change opinions even on important subjects, which i once thought right, but found to be otherwise. it is therefore that the older i grow, the more apt i am to doubt my own judgment, and to pay more respect to the judgment of others.