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In History / High School | 2025-07-03

The U.S. and the U.S.S.R. developed a policy called MAD to prevent direct conflict. What does MAD stand for?

Select one:
A. Mutually Assured Destruction
B. Major Avoidance of Destruction
C. Mutually Avoiding Destruction
D. Major Aversion to Disaster
E. Mutually Assured Detonation

Asked by tommyhockey88

Answer (2)

MAD stands for Mutually Assured Destruction, a military strategy developed during the Cold War. It illustrates how the ability of both the U.S. and U.S.S.R. to destroy each other with nuclear weapons served as a deterrent to direct conflict. The concept played a crucial role in maintaining a tense peace during this historical period. ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-03

MAD stands for Mutually Assured Destruction, a military strategy developed during the Cold War to prevent direct conflict between the U.S. and U.S.S.R. The concept revolves around the idea that the threat of total destruction from nuclear weapons deters both sides from initiating warfare. It played a crucial role in maintaining a tense peace during this time.
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Answered by Anonymous | 2025-07-04