Apentix/AP US History/Unit 8: Period 8 (1945-1980)/Question
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The creation of NATO in 1949 most directly reflected a Western decision that

A.collective security through a permanent peacetime military alliance was necessary to deter Soviet aggression
B.the United Nations alone could keep peace in Europe
C.European rearmament should be prohibited
D.Germany should be permanently occupied

Explanation

Core Concept

The Berlin crisis and Soviet domination of Eastern Europe convinced the United States to abandon its traditional avoidance of entangling alliances. NATO's pledge that an attack on one member was an attack on all aimed to deter Soviet expansion.

Correct Answer

Acollective security through a permanent peacetime military alliance was necessary to deter Soviet aggression

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