Question

The line graph shows US defense spending from 1946 to 1968.


Which of the following statements best explains this graph?

US defense spending was affected by domestic needs during these years, not world events.
US defense spending was one-half that of the Soviet Union'’s from 1946 to 1968.
US defense spending declined after World War II but increased as the Cold War heated up.
US defense spending was at its highest point in the years immediately following World War II.

Answer 1

World war II ended in 1945, it looks like there was a large decline right after in 1946. The cold war began in 1947 until 1991, which is not seen on the graph. But yes, I would say C is the best answer. 

A, cant be proven with this graph.
B Nothing about the soviet union on this graph. (unless there is another graph about the soviet union on your quiz?)
D, Wrong because it was at its lowest in 1946 not its highest

Answer 2

The graph explains about US defense spending declined after World War II but increased as the Cold War heated up.

What happened from 1946 to 1968?

The year 1946 was the official declaration date for the end of the war and there starts the challenges to upcome the depression period. The economy was totally backend and to bring it up it world require much strength, capital, support of the citizens, and also the spending of the government.

The spending was at the peak when the war just ended and then declined as the economy could produce for the livelihood of the farmers. Then gradually it slowed and in the year 1968, it was at the peak as the imports were more than the exports.  

Therefore, the correct option is the third sentence.

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