AP World Historymediummcq1 pt
The nuclear arms race was driven by
A.each side's fear of the other's arsenal
B.a desire for smaller militaries
C.UN disarmament mandates
D.the end of ideology
Explanation
Core Concept
Deterrence logic pushed both superpowers to amass thousands of warheads.
Correct Answer
Aeach side's fear of the other's arsenal
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