The military buildup supported by the Reagan administration was based on the belief that
A) the United States had fewer nuclear warheads than the Soviet Union.
B) the Soviet navy was far superior to the navy of the United States.
C) Soviet weaponry was technologically more sophisticated than the weaponry of the United States.
D) such a buildup would intimidate the Soviet Union.

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The military buildup supported by the Reagan administration was based on the belief that such a buildup would intimidate the Soviet Union. Reagan hoped that by increasing the strength and capabilities of the US military, the Soviet Union would see the futility of competing and would be more likely to negotiate and make concessions in areas such as arms control and human rights.

The Military Buildup Supported by the Reagan Administration Was Based