Under John Foster Dulles's policy of "massive retaliation," announced in 1954, the United States would
A. rely primarily on large conventional forces in local conflicts to defeat communism.
B. counter any Soviet military move with a larger American force.
C. win the Cold War regardless of the financial cost.
D. use military force before diplomacy in dealing with the Soviet Union.
E. use nuclear weapons against communist aggression.
Answer: E
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