Question

What was the reason for superpowers to engage in an arms race with a strategy of mutually assured destruction?


A.
Both countries felt that they were safe from attack if they were powerful enough to destroy the other.


B.
The United States expected a nuclear war at any moment and wanted to make certain it could win.


C.
The Soviet Union expected a nuclear war at any moment and wanted to make certain it could win.


D.
Both countries felt that if they had nuclear weapons, no other countries would develop them.

Answer 1

i think it is A i mean it seems most logical

Answer 2

I also think it is A.