Review the data presented in the graph and answer the question. The trend illustrated on the graph resulted from…
A) the mobilization of American industries in support of the war effect during World War III
B) enhanced government spending on social welfare programs during the Great Depression
C) the precedent of permanently expansive defense spending after World War I
D) continual military spending as a result of competition with the Soviet union after World War II
D) continual military spending as a result of competition with the Soviet Union after World War II
The graph likely shows a long-term increase in military spending, which can be attributed to the ongoing competition with the Soviet Union during the Cold War era. This competition led to a trend of continual military spending to ensure national security and counter the military capabilities of the Soviet Union.