As you read about the “Arms Race” on slides 6 and 7 of 10, think about what might have been the worst-case scenario if both the US and the USSR both used their nuclear weapons. Explain in a fully developed paragraph.
The worst-case scenario of both the US and the USSR using their nuclear weapons during the "Arms Race" would have been a full-scale nuclear war resulting in massive destruction and loss of life. The use of nuclear weapons on a large scale would have caused widespread devastation, not only in the targeted areas but also in the surrounding regions due to radiation fallout. The long-term consequences of such a war would have been catastrophic, with lasting environmental damage, health effects, and social disruptions. Additionally, the escalation of nuclear weapons could have potentially led to a global nuclear conflict involving other countries, further exacerbating the devastation. Overall, the use of nuclear weapons by both superpowers would have had far-reaching and devastating consequences for the entire world.
