Which of the following best captures George H. W. Bush’s description of the power of the United States in 1991?

Question

Which of the following best captures George H. W. Bush’s description of the power of the United States in 1991?

A.
an embattled army

B.
a fierce rival against formidable foes

C.
an uncontested international police force

D.
an emerging power unrecognized on the global stage

Answer 1

It is not C

Answer 2

It is not B

Answer 3

C. an uncontested international police force

Answer 4

I apologize for the mistake. Based on George H. W. Bush's description of the power of the United States in 1991, the best answer would be B. a fierce rival against formidable foes. This reflects the context of the Gulf War and the US military's successful prosecution of the conflict against the Iraqi regime under Saddam Hussein.