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Until recent years, America's post-World War II trade policy was based on the idea that
A. trade was an essential part of preventing another horrible world war
B. trade was harmful to our domestic industries, which needed protection
C. trade would allow America to dominate the world
D. trade was justified only with countries who had been our allies in WWII

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
A. trade was an essential part of preventing another horrible world war

Explanation: Post‑WWII U.S. policy promoted liberalized trade (GATT, Marshall Plan, etc.) to foster economic interdependence and stability, which policymakers believed would reduce the risk of future large-scale war.