Multiple choice

How much did the USA spend on the Cold War?

  1. 3.5 trillion dollars

  2. 4.5 trillion dollars

  3. 5.5 trillion dollars

  4. 6.5 trillion dollars

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Estimates of U.S. Cold War spending vary, but 5.5 trillion dollars is a commonly cited figure in historical economic analyses of the era's defense and foreign aid expenditures.