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Set 4: Cross-Text Connections

Explanation

Answer: A

PASSAGE

Text 1 The Cold War was a period of geopolitical tension between the US and the USSR. It was defined by nuclear deterrence, or Mutually Assured Destruction (MAD). Text 2 Because direct conflict would destroy both nations, the Cold War was fought through proxy wars. The Korean and Vietnam Wars were battlegrounds where the superpowers competed for influence without directly engaging each other.

Based on the texts, how did MAD influence the nature of conflict?

A. It shifted military aggression from direct confrontation to indirect proxy wars.✓ Correct
B. It stopped all wars.
C. It led to nuclear war.
D. It made the US and USSR allies.

Detailed Explanation

Text 1: MAD (No direct war). Text 2: Proxy wars (Korea/Vietnam). Influence: Direct -> Indirect.

Key Evidence:

• "Mutually Assured Destruction"

• "fought through proxy wars"

• "without directly engaging"

Why others are wrong: B (Proxy wars happened.), C (Prevented it.), D (Competed.).

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