Question

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select the correct answer.
during the cold war, the world feared the devastation that nuclear weapons could cause. which action was taken with regard to this concern?
a. the united states and the soviet union signed an armistice treaty.
b. the organization of american states (oas) was formed.
c. the united states, great britain, and the soviet union signed the limited test ban treaty.
d. the united states, france, great britain, new zealand, australia, the philippines, thailand, and pakistan formed the southeast asia treaty organization (seato).

Explanation:

The Limited Test Ban Treaty (1963) restricted nuclear tests in the atmosphere, outer space, and underwater, directly addressing Cold War concerns about nuclear weapons' devastation. Option A refers to armistice (e.g., Korean War, not nuclear-specific); B (OAS) focuses on hemispheric cooperation; D (SEATO) is a regional defense alliance unrelated to nuclear arms control. Only C targets nuclear weapons concerns.

Answer:

C. The United States, Great Britain, and the Soviet Union signed the Limited Test Ban Treaty.