Question

15. During the Cold War, the United States foreign policy of containment consisted of A. deterrence and mutual assured destruction. B. wars and mutual assured destruction. C. wars and covert operations. D. deterrence and covert operations.

Answer 1

During the Cold War, the United States foreign policy of containment consisted of D) deterrence and covert operations. However, in addition the United States also fought wars and supported proxy efforts such as in Vietnam and elsewhere.