Asked by Yamkela Mbali on Jul 06, 2024
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How did the United States respond to the Soviet Union's testing of its first atomic bomb?
A) President Truman called for the formation of an international agency to control atomic energy.
B) Secretary of State Acheson asked that a summit be scheduled for negotiation of differences between the superpowers.
C) The United States called for an agreement between the superpowers on the number of nuclear-capable warheads each side would be allowed to have.
D) The United States began development of the hydrogen bomb.
Soviet Atomic Bomb
The first nuclear weapon developed by the Soviet Union, successfully detonated in 1949, marking the start of the nuclear arms race during the Cold War.
United States
A country primarily located in North America, consisting of 50 states, a federal district, five major self-governing territories, and various possessions.
- Describe the function of nuclear arms in diplomatic strategies and the military competition during the Cold War.
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Arpinder singhJul 08, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The United States responded to the Soviet Union's testing of its first atomic bomb by beginning development of the even more powerful hydrogen bomb. This was known as the arms race, with both countries racing to develop more advanced and destructive weapons.
Learning Objectives
- Describe the function of nuclear arms in diplomatic strategies and the military competition during the Cold War.