The primary goal of the soviet union immediately following world war ii was to
a. become an isolationist nation
b. build an alliance with china
c. go to war with the united states
d. protect itself from another western european invasion

in 1803 the louisiana purchase took place, doubling the size of the country. by 1840 almost 7 million americans had migrated westward in hopes of securing land and being prosperous. the belief that settlers were destined to expand to the west is often referred to as manifest destiny.

explanation:

the answer is b: an economic crisis throughout the country.