How did the increase in American nuclear weapon stockpiles during the Cold
War influence U.S. foreign policy?
OA. It allowed American leaders to use the threat of massive
retaliation to deter communist aggression.
B. It weakened the military-industrial complex by decreasing U.S.
reliance on conventional weaponry.
C. It damaged American diplomatic efforts by making the country
appear to be eager for nuclear war.
OD. It helped stabilize volatile areas in the Middle East and Latin
America by intimidating left-wing rebel groups.
