What was a goal of President Truman in ordering research of the hydrogen

bomb?

O

A. To encourage the Soviet Union to end its nuclear weapons

program

O

B. To maintain a nuclear advantage over Western Bloc nations

O

C. To allow for a takeover of Eastern Bloc nations

O

D. To discourage the Soviet Union from attacking free nations

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Rayna Stark

11 July, 04:56

What was a goal of President Truman in ordering research of the hydrogen

bomb?

O

A. To encourage the Soviet Union to end its nuclear weapons

program

O

B. To maintain a nuclear advantage over Western Bloc nations

O

C. To allow for a takeover of Eastern Bloc nations

O

D. To discourage the Soviet Union from attacking free nations

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Emilie Carson · Answer 1

It should be D To discourage the Soviet Union from attacking free nations

Explanation:

Truman said: "It is part of my responsibility as commander in chief of the Armed Forces to see to it that our country is able to defend itself against any possible aggressor."