Question

Why did it appear President Reagan was being contradictory when he increased defense spending so much?

He had promised the American people he would not raise spending.
The Defense Department already had all the weapons it needed.
He was trying to get the Soviets to agree to reduce nuclear arsenals.
The United States was already having an issue with government waste.

Answer 1

C. He was trying to get the Soviets to agree to reduce nucular arsenals

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Answer 2

It appeared contradictory when President Reagan increased defense spending so much because he was trying to get the Soviets to agree to reduce nuclear arsenals. The correct option among all the options that are given in the question is the third option or the penultimate option. I hope it helped you.