During the Cold War, American cultureA) became virtually nonexistent as most wartime financial efforts were directed elsewhere.B) witnessed how the Central Intelligence Agency and Defense Department emerged as patrons of the arts.C) was absent from the daily lives of the common men and women.D) faced no intervention from the national government.E) was not politicized.

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During the Cold War, American cultureA)  became virtually nonexistent as most wartime financial efforts were directed elsewhere.B)  witnessed how the Central Intelligence Agency and Defense Department emerged as patrons of the arts.C)  was absent from the daily lives of the common men and women.D)  faced no intervention from the national government.E)  was not politicized.

Lucas Venegas · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  During the Cold War, the CIA and Defense Department indeed played roles in promoting American culture and arts as a form of soft power to counteract Soviet influence, supporting various cultural expressions to showcase the intellectual freedom and cultural vibrancy of the United States.

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