The Arms Race and the Space Race

Question 2 of 10 • PBCSD_CR_2100315_US History_for_Credit_Recovery_S1andS2_2025

How did the concept of mutually assured destruction influence the Cold War?

Answer

It prohibited the US from developing missiles to deliver the bombs.

It proved that there was no safe place to test nuclear weapons.

It showed that the Soviets were unable to develop a nuclear weapon.

It reminded people that a nuclear war would be devastating for everyone.

An Iron Curtain

An Iron Curtain

An Iron Curtain