How did the United States react to the Soviet Union's acquisition of atomic weapons? (2 points)

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? (2 points)
 	
	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 think A, or B but american history isnt my thing

nurali · 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

HA! I was half right! TAKE THAT DAD!!!!

anonymous · Answer

Haha Dad? lmao thank you both so much :)

nurali · Answer

Anytime.