Raised morale among colonists
Yes because they all tried to solve issues with war, economics, and society. The "New Deal" from FDR, the "New Frontier" by JFK, and the "Great Society" by LBJ.
I would also go with D.) Mutually assured destruction.
This whole idea mainly started during the Cold War. The United States and Soviet Union didn't want to use their nuclear weapons because they feared that if they did, the other side would retaliate. Ultimately, both sides would lose everything.
Which election. He was elected president 4 times.