The trend illustrated on the graph resulted from... (1 point) Responses the precedent of permanently expansive defense spending after World War I. the precedent of permanently expansive defense spending after World War I. continual military spending as a result of competition with the Soviet Union after World War II. continual military spending as a result of competition with the Soviet Union after World War II. enhanced government spending on social welfare programs during the Great Depression. enhanced government spending on social welfare programs during the Great Depression. the mobilization of American industries in support of the war effort during World War II.

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The trend illustrated on the graph likely resulted from "continual military spending as a result of competition with the Soviet Union after World War II." This period marked the beginning of the Cold War, where the United States engaged in extensive defense spending to compete with Soviet military capabilities, leading to sustained levels of military expenditure.