Which choice offers the BEST explanation for why the Soviet Union was relatively unhurt by the Great Depression? A) The world-wide Depression did not affect the USSR because the Soviets dominated Asian economic markets.

B) The United States supplied financial and humanitarian aid for the Soviets as part of FDR’s New Deal programs.

C) Economic activity in the USSR in the 1930’s was focused on developing and expanding the nation’s industrial capabilities.

D) The Soviet Union was still receiving reparations payments from Germany which gave a much-needed boost to the nation’s economy.