Question

As a result of the concept of nuclear deterrence during the Cold War,
both the United States and the Soviet Union were unwilling to build dangerous, destructive weapons, which would have encouraged war.
both the United States and the Soviet Union were willing to build weapons that were increasingly dangerous to stop the other side from attacking.
both the United States and the Soviet Union signed treaties to deter the development and testing of nuclear weapons.
both the United States and the Soviet Union agreed to work together to develop and test nuclear weapons to prevent future wars.

Answer 1

Answer: "both the United States and the Soviet Union were willing to build weapons that were increasingly dangerous to stop the other side from attacking."

Explanation: Nuclear deterrence led to an arms race—each side expanded and modernized its nuclear arsenal (including more powerful and numerous warheads) to ensure that any attack would be met with devastating retaliation (mutual assured destruction), thereby discouraging either side from initiating a nuclear war.