Which of the Following Statements Is Most Consistent with Walter

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is most consistent with Walter Lippmann's views as expressed in his book The Cold War?

• A) The Soviet Union had nothing to do with the start of the Cold War.
• B) The United States must police all parts of the world to protect itself from the worldwide Soviet menace.
• C) The containment doctrine is a strategic monstrosity that will drain the nation's patience and resources.
• D) The containment doctrine will lead to nuclear war between the United States and the Soviet Union.

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