How did the Soviet Union respond to increased U.S.production of intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs)and the American nuclear buildup in Europe?
A) It backed down,pledging to limit its ICBM program.
B) It stepped up its own ICBM program.
C) It declared war on the United States.
D) It relinquished control of its Eastern European satellite countries.

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The Soviet Union responded to the increased U.S. production of ICBMs and the American nuclear buildup in Europe by stepping up its own ICBM program. This led to the development of the arms race between the two superpowers during the Cold War.

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