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Which of the following events caused the United States and the Soviet Union to develop nuclear-capable, long-range missiles? (4 points)

Answer

the discovery of enriched uranium

the development of the hydrogen bomb

the development of high-efficiency jet fuel

the construction of Earth-orbiting satellites

Verified Answer :

Actually, the answer is B "the development of the hydrogen bomb" :)

Answer:

Option: The development of the hydrogen bomb

Explanation:

The Arms Race after World War II created a scenario for the United States and the Soviet Union to develop a nuclear weapon, which began to be known as the Cold War. To show powers both began to produce atomic weapons and tested first intercontinental ballistic missiles. All this started when the United States began to see the Soviet Union with a suspicious eye as they tried to expand their territory in Eastern Europe.