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How did the idea of mutually assured destruction promote peace during the
Cold War?
O
A. It allowed both countries to inspect the other's weapons to ensure
that none could cause nuclear war.
B. It prevented either country from attacking the other because of the
threat of an immediate return attack.
O
C. It provided an early-warning system to both countries in order to
alert them when a missile had been launched
D. It forced both countries to stop building and destroy any weapons
that had nuclear capabilities.

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Answer:

B. It prevented either country from attacking the other because of the

threat of an immediate return attack.

The idea of mutually assured destruction promotes peace during the cold war It prevented either country from attacking the other because of the threat of an immediate return attack.

What is Mutual Assured Destruction (MAD)?

Mutually Assured Destruction (MAD) the doctrine (rule) that a stable nuclear world can be achieved between two or more superpowers when each side is confident in deterrence through an understanding that if one side initiates, the other side can still cause unacceptable changes.

Why was the Cold War described as a peaceful War?

It was described as peaceful because it never broke out into a "hot war" with physical combat between the US and USSR armed forces. Instead, there were a series of proxy wars (Korea, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Cuba) where one country was involved, and the other country provided support to the opposition.

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