Question

which of the following best describes the u.s. foreign policy of containment used during the cold war? a. the u.s. hoped to become more allied with the soviet union. b. the u.s. worked to maintain peace throughout the world. c. the u.s. wanted to prevent the spread of communism.

Explanation:

The U.S. Cold War containment policy was explicitly focused on stopping the expansion of Soviet-led communism globally, rather than allying with the USSR or general global peacekeeping.

Answer:

C. The U.S. wanted to prevent the spread of communism.