"Containment" entailed which of the following objectives?

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"Containment" was a policy developed by the United States during the Cold War in which the goal was to contain the spread of communism and Soviet influence around the world, rather than directly confronting the Soviet Union. This was achieved through the vigilant application of a counter-force in reaction to shifting Soviet policies, meaning that the US would respond to any moves by the Soviets to expand their influence with a counter-move to contain them. Therefore, the best choice is C. A and B are incorrect because immediate rollback of Soviet power or granting them the right to expand to the Rhine River were not objectives of containment.

"Containment" Entailed Which of the Following Objectives