In 1945, the Important Advantage That the Nations of Western

In 1945, the important advantage that the nations of Western and Central Europe had was the

A) widespread prosperity resulting from the rearming during World War II.
B) overwhelming confidence that in defeating Nazism triumphant democracy was permanently established.
C) support and assistance of the United States.
D) knowledge that the Soviet Union, given its disastrous losses in World War II, was no threat to the security of Europe.
E) realization that Germany would be quickly reunited, providing a secure economic and political anchor for the rest of Europe.