After his election in 1980, which action did President Reagan take in regard to the USSR?

After taking office in 1981 following his 1980 election, President Reagan pursued a stronger military posture toward the Soviet Union. He increased U.S. defense spending as part of the Cold War buildup; he did not attack the USSR or form an alliance with Cuba. The correct choice is “He increased defense spending.”

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