The first alternative is correct (A).
The Cold War opposed two powers aimed at dominating the world economic system. The US aimed at developing capitalism and expanding the democratic system, while the Soviet Union aimed to implement the communist system. Communist systems are characterized by state control of the means of production, so that usually only one party controls each communist country.
The US navy was successful in driving back the Japanese forces in the Pacific was because the US was able to replace ships, airplanes, and soldiers faster than Japan could.
Checks and balances? that might not be right i’m not sure
The Industrialization Era occurred in the United States during the 19th Century. This caused a very rapid growth to the population.