What was Ronald Reagan’s strategy for helping the United States win the Cold War?

Reagan sought to pressure the Soviet Union by building up U.S. military strength. His administration increased military spending, including support for new weapons programs, to challenge the USSR and strengthen the United States’ position in the Cold War. This makes “increasing military spending” the correct choice; détente was more closely associated with easing tensions through negotiation.

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