How did the soviet union maintain control of east germany after world war ii? the soviets removed their troops and set up a puppet government. the soviets kept their troops in east germany and occupied it. the soviets supported the government chosen by the east germans. the soviets allowed free speech, earning the trust of the east germans.

The Soviets kept their troops in East Germany and occupied it, is the correct answer.

Explanation:

Germany was defeated by the allied powers in the second world war and the company was divided in to four occupational zones each controlled by USA, USSR, France and UK. Eastern region was under Russian control and was known as GDR(German Democratic Republic).The Russian leaders started to transfer the administrative authority to GDR in 1948. Although they maintained significant number of troops throughout the cold war in GDR. The GDR was ruled by parties that participated in alliance organisation and ruled it till 1989.  

The Soviets kept their troops in East Germany and occupied it.

Explanation:

a. always outside of government control.