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The Cold War under Brezhnev

Question 7 • RVACR Reading Modern World History

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

Answer
A
invading the USSR
B
embracing détente
C
increasing military spending
D
decreasing military spending

Explanation

Reagan sought to pressure the Soviet Union by strengthening the U.S. military and increasing defense spending, including support for advanced weapons programs. This military buildup was intended to make it harder for the USSR to keep pace and to improve the U.S. position in the Cold War. So the correct choice is increasing military spending.

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