Question

Which of the following best examines a consequence of the Soviet Union’s growing military commitments during the Cold War?(1 point)
Responses

Soldiers were treated well to ensure their commitment because the Soviet Union needed to maintain a large army.
Soldiers were treated well to ensure their commitment because the Soviet Union needed to maintain a large army.

The economy was strengthened as a result of massive government spending on the military.
The economy was strengthened as a result of massive government spending on the military.

Soldiers were threatened with arrest if they deserted because the military wanted to keep a high number of troops.
Soldiers were threatened with arrest if they deserted because the military wanted to keep a high number of troops.

The military had the resources to help civilians throughout the Cold War.

Answers

GPT-4o mini
The most fitting option that examines a consequence of the Soviet Union's growing military commitments during the Cold War is:

"Soldiers were threatened with arrest if they deserted because the military wanted to keep a high number of troops."

This response highlights a direct consequence of the Soviet military's need to maintain a large and committed force, reflecting the pressures faced by soldiers and the extent to which the government went to ensure troop numbers.