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Nukes, ICBM's contained both. In that case, cold was much better than hot.

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Q: Why did the US follow the containment strategy during the cold war?
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What was the name of the US foreign-policy decide to stop the spread of communism during the cold war?

It was a policy of containment to stop communism.


Why did events in Asia and Europe dominate U.S foreign policy during the cold war period?

During the Cold War the policy of the United States was one of containment of communism. China dominated Asia and it was a communist country. US policy was to try to contain the Chinese spread of communist doctrine in Southeast Asia. In Europe it was containment of Russian communist doctrine and to stop the Russians from attempting to enter Western Europe. It was felt if Russia would invade through Poland and enter central Germany in force. To some extent there is still a bit of that philosophy present in American foreign policy. It can be seen with the American reaction to the Russian take over of parts of the Ukraine. Today NATO is adding troops to Germany.


Why did some native American develop permanent villages and others did not?

Hunters and gathering tribes depended upon the animal and weather cycles. They had to follow herds who migrated. Also as the cold settled in, they had to follow the game to areas more likely to support animals during the long cold months. Homes of a more permanent nature were erected by those tribes who gardened because it was not as imperative to follow the herds. They grew much of what they needed and hunted during the spring and summer to add to their food stores.


Who was the Strategic backyard of the US during the cold war?

Latin America was the strategic backyard of the US during the Cold War. The Cold War started after World War II and lasted until 1991.


What was America's goal during most of the cold war?

To win.