The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)was formed in 1949 by the United States and representatives of Western European states for the purpose of:

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NATO was formed to provide mutual defense for its member countries. The primary purpose was to deter aggression from the Soviet Union during the Cold War. An attack against one member country would be considered an attack against all member countries, and they would respond with military force. The other options listed were not the primary purpose of NATO.

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)was Formed in 1949 by the United