The major thrust of the U.S. foreign policy between the 1950s and early 1990s could be described as ______.
A) a policy of deterrence through military buildup
B) data mining and surveillance practices
C) using diplomacy to rebuild alliances after the Cold War
D) increase in the capacity to address terrorism

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The U.S. foreign policy during this period was dominated by the Cold War, and the primary approach was deterrence through military buildup. This included the development and deployment of nuclear weapons, alliances with other countries, such as NATO, and involvement in regional conflicts such as the Korean War and the Vietnam War.

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