AP World Historymediummcq1 pt
Mutually assured destruction (MAD) meant that
A.a nuclear war would destroy both sides
B.nuclear weapons made war more likely
C.only one side had nuclear weapons
D.wars became harmless
Explanation
Core Concept
The certainty of retaliation deterred direct superpower war.
Correct Answer
Aa nuclear war would destroy both sides
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