Which statement best summarizes the origins of the Cold War and containment policy?
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Correct answer: Postwar rivalry, Soviet expansion, and fear of communism led the U.S. to pursue containment
The Cold War grew from postwar power struggles, ideological differences, and disagreements over the future of Europe. Containment became the U.S. strategy for resisting the spread of communism without directly invading the Soviet Union.
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