How did the United States react to the Soviet Union's acquisition of atomic weapons?

by placing nuclear missiles in Central Europe and Turkey

by expanding its programs to research and build better atomic weapons

by placing nuclear weapons on submarines patrolling near Soviet territory

by announcing economic sanctions against the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe

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How did the United States react to the Soviet Union's acquisition of atomic weapons?

 by placing nuclear missiles in Central Europe and Turkey

 by expanding its programs to research and build better atomic weapons

 by placing nuclear weapons on submarines patrolling near Soviet territory

 by announcing economic sanctions against the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe

anonymous · Answer

I'd probably go with the second option -- by expanding its programs to research and build better atomic weapons. The atomic age kicked off the arms race between both superpowers and they tried to build the best arsenal that they could then use as leverage on the world stage.

anonymous · Answer

thank you

anonymous · Answer

You're welcome. Glad to help! :)