NATO, or the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, was formed in 1949 to protect Western Europe from the spread of communism following World War II. It was a collective defense agreement between 12 countries led by the United States and included Canada and several European nations. The formation of NATO was a response to the spread of communism and the perception of a Soviet threat to Western Europe.

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NATO Was Formed

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NATO was formed

A) in response to the creation of the Warsaw Pact.
B) in April 1946, to oversee the Marshall Plan funds.
C) by seven European countries that were afraid of communism.
D) to protect Western Europe from the spread of communism.
E) with its headquarters in West Germany.

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