Unit Test

Question 5 • US HISTORY B (15336)

As a result of the concept of nuclear deterrence during the Cold War,

Answer

both the United States and the Soviet Union were unwilling to build dangerous, destructive weapons, which would have encouraged war.

both the United States and the Soviet Union were willing to build weapons that were increasingly dangerous to stop the other side from attacking.

both the United States and the Soviet Union signed treaties to deter the development and testing of nuclear weapons.

both the United States and the Soviet Union agreed to work together to develop and test nuclear weapons to prevent future wars.

Explanation

Nuclear deterrence relied on each superpower having enough destructive power to make the other fear retaliation. During the Cold War, the United States and the Soviet Union therefore built increasingly dangerous weapons in an effort to discourage an attack. This matches the choice that says both sides were willing to build more dangerous weapons to stop the other from attacking.

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