The basis for containment policy was the assumption that
A. an arms race between the Soviet Union and the U.S. would inevitably escalate and therefore must be prevented through negotiations at an early stage.
B. the Soviet Union could be stopped from achieving its global ambitions only by the forceful use of American power.
C. terrorism could be identified and isolated in specific countries.
D. the spread of nuclear weapons was a danger to the world and must be prevented.
E. economic trade should be tailored to benefit the fully industrialized nations through the formation of economic communities.
Answer: B
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