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Question at position 12 What was the main goal of the United State's containment policy during the Cold War?What was the main goal of the United State's containment policy during the Cold War?To prevent the spread of CommunismTo support the Soviet UnionTo promote Communism worldwideTo establish military bases in Europe题目解析
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A.To prevent the spread of Communism
B.To support the Soviet Union
C.To promote Communism worldwide
D.To establish military bases in Europe
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Question restatement: What was the main goal of the United States' containment policy during the Cold War?
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- To prevent the spread of Communism
- To support the Soviet Union
- To promote Communism worldwide
- To establish military bases in Europe
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Option 1: To prevent the spread of Communism
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Question at position 12 What was the main goal of the United State's containment policy during the Cold War?What was the main goal of the United State's containment policy during the Cold War?To support the Soviet UnionTo promote Communism worldwideTo establish military bases in EuropeTo prevent the spread of Communism
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