The Cold War significantly influenced the United States' approach to foreign policy and domestic security, leading to the development of the national security state. This included the establishment of institutions like the National Security Council and the Central Intelligence Agency, and policies aimed at containing communism and ensuring American security interests globally.

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The Cold War

Question 38

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The Cold War

A) had little effect on America's beliefs about its role in the world.
B) was a temporary aberration from traditional American foreign policy.
C) was a triumph for the forces of popular democracy.
D) led to the development of the national security state.

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