The term bomber gap was used during the Cold War for the PRIMARY purpose of

Question

Responses
A developing the atomic bomb.developing the atomic bomb.
B greatly increasing military spending.greatly increasing military spending.
C using planes to break the Berlin Blockade.using planes to break the Berlin Blockade.
D preventing Cuba from accepting Soviet missiles.preventing Cuba from accepting Soviet missiles.

Answer 1

The term "bomber gap" refers to the concern during the Cold War that the Soviet Union had a significant advantage over the United States in terms of strategic bomber aircraft. This perception contributed to a heightened sense of urgency regarding military spending and readiness.

Therefore, the correct response is:

B greatly increasing military spending.