Question

In the years following World War II, the United States established a policy of containment to
keep the countries of Eastern Europe from becoming communist.
ensure that communism was contained to the Soviet Union only.
eliminate all communist governments throughout the world.
prevent the spread of communism outside of Eastern Europe.

Answer 1

Prevent the spread of communism outside of Eastern Europe.

Explanation: U.S. containment policy aimed to stop Soviet/communist expansion beyond the areas it already controlled after WWII, not to roll back existing communist governments.