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QuizMultiple Choice

Communism and the Cold War — Test

Question 43 • CMS 2026-2027 World History: Issues and Patterns CREDIT RECOVERY

Which of these statements best explains this graph?

Answer
A
US defense spending declined after World War II but increased as the Cold War heated up.
B
US defense spending was one-half that of the Soviet Union'’s from 1946 to 1968.
C
US defense spending was affected by domestic needs during these years, not world events.
D
US defense spending was at its highest point in the years immediately following World War II.