Question

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)

was formed in 1949 primarily to
(1) provide for the mutual defense of the
member nations
(2) promote social and cultural exchanges
between members
(3) promote free trade between the United
States and Asia
(4) rebuild Western Europe’s war-ravaged
economy

Answer 1

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) was formed in 1949 primarily to "(1) provide for the mutual defense of the member nations" although it had other functions as well.