D. The Romans believed it was important to be strong and devoted to protection of the state.
If the war never happened many unnecessary deaths could've been avoided. Also the public would've probably had more support for the president.
The administration sought to reduce tensions with the USSR/Soviet Union, China and Latin America
The Best Explanation for why the Cold War is not Included in the chart Is because:
~That was not a Conventional War, and its Costs are Measured by the Individual Proxy Wars.
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