What was the primary ideological objective of the 'Anti-Comintern Pact' signed by Germany and Japan in 1936?
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Correct answer: To oppose the spread of international communism and the Soviet Union
The Anti-Comintern Pact was specifically directed against the Communist International (Comintern). It signaled the alignment of fascist and militarist regimes against Soviet influence before the formal military alliance was created.
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