which was the main reason that the United States adopted policies to stop the spread of communism around the world.

Answer 1

The main reason the United States adopted policies to stop the spread of communism around the world was the belief that communism posed a threat to democracy and capitalism, and that the Soviet Union was seeking to expand its influence and spread communism throughout the world. This belief was strengthened by events such as the Soviet takeover of Eastern Europe after World War II, the Korean War, and the Cuban Missile Crisis. The United States saw itself as a defender of freedom and democracy, and viewed containment of communism as essential to preserving these values.