Why did NATO signify a major shift in U.S. foreign policy?

A. It yielded major economic gain for the United States.
B. It represented America's first binding military alliance in modern times.
C. It signified a dramatic formal conclusion to Cold War political divisions.
D. It resulted in an alliance with East Bloc countries.


Answer: B

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