Question

World War II and the Cold War convinced US politicians to do which of the following? . . . A.begin funding a large peacetime military to counter foreign aggression. . . B.pass legislation to allow European immigrants to work in the United States. . . C.prevent President Truman from quickly engaging in military action in Korea. . . D.support laws that reduced federal spending on education and federal aid. .

Answer 1

A. begin funding a large peacetime military to counter foreign aggression

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Answer 2

The correct answer is A.begin funding a large peacetime military to counter foreign aggression.

After World War II, the US and Soviet Union emerged as global superpowers. Due to their differences in ideology and beliefs, there was significant tensions between these countries. The fear that the Soviet Union would spread their communist system to other countries worried the American federal government. The government worried of possible hostile invasions by the Soviet Union. This is why, despite World War II being over, the US continued to have a significant military presence.