Why Did the United States Keep a Large Permanent Military

question 26

Multiple Choice

Why did the United States keep a large permanent military after World War II?

• A)Treaties would not allow an extensive demilitarization.
• B)The large veteran population supported peacetime military service.
• C)Defense contractors successfully lobbied for an increase in contracts.
• D)The Cold War began shortly after World War II ended.

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