The policy of 'containment' was originally designed to limit
A) communist expansion (Russia and China).
B) democratic upheaval (Eastern Europe).
C) theocratic tendencies (Sudan, Iran and Iraq).
D) agricultural potential (India and Southeast Asia).

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The policy of containment was designed to limit the expansion of communism, specifically the Soviet Union and China, in order to prevent the spread of their ideology and influence around the world. It was a strategic decision made by the United States during the Cold War in response to the perceived threat posed by communist states.

The Policy of 'Containment' Was Originally Designed to Limit