The reason given by the text for the United States' failure to disarm after the Korean War was
A. the possibility of renewed fighting in Korea.
B. our containment policy toward the Soviet Union.
C. fear of losing the Cold War.
D. public opinion in favor of our being the world's policeman.
E. All of these are correct.
Answer: B
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