Question

Which of the following was a justification for the increase in US defense spending during the Cold War?
The United States needed to develop more and better weapons to prevent an attack.
The United States wanted to purchase large amounts of land to conduct nuclear tests.
The United States planned to launch an attack against the Soviet Union on Russian soil.
The United States wanted to become the world’s first example of a superpower.

Answer 1

The United States needed to develop more and better weapons to prevent an attack.

Explanation: During the Cold War the U.S. justified large defense budgets by arguing deterrence — building up military and nuclear forces to prevent Soviet aggression and maintain strategic superiority.