Question

What was the significance of the formation in 1955 of the Southeast-Asia treaty organization (SEATO) ?

A) it’s formation was part of the Soviet Union’s strategy to contain Western power by forming alliances .

B) It’s formation was part of the American and Soviet pursuit of détente.

C) It’s formation was part of the United States’ strategy to contain Soviet power by forming alliances .

D) It’s formation was part of the United States’ plan to stop the spread of nuclear weapons .

Answer 1

Answer:

C) Its formation was part of the United States’ strategy to contain Soviet power by forming alliances.

Explanation:

The treaty’s purpose was defined as defensive, and it only included mutual aid and self-help programs that countered subversive practices. Therefore, the primary purpose of the treaty organization is to prevent communism from spreading across the region. Even though it is called SATO, two South Asia countries are members. The Philippines also joined the organization due to its close association with the United States. Thailand also joined later after learning about the new establishments.