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What was the principal function of the Warsaw Pact formed in 1955?
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Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option 2 - To counter NATO’s forces in Europe.
The eastern alliance, known as the Warsaw Pact, was led by the Soviet Union. It was created in 1955 and its principal function was to counter NATO’s forces in Europe.