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During the Arms Race, intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) had a range that could far exceed 4,000 miles. Based on the provided multiple-choice options, the closest correct answer is B) 4000 miles, although the actual ranges of ICBMs could be substantially higher.Therefore the correct answer is B
The question asks about the range at which ballistic missiles could be fired during the Arms Race. During this time, both the United States and the Soviet Union developed intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) capable of delivering nuclear warheads to distant targets. The effectiveness of these missiles as deterrents was part of the strategy known as Mutual Assured Destruction (MAD). Though the question does not specify the type of ballistic missile, ICBMs have the longest range and are pertinent to the Arms Race context.
At the peak of the Cold War, ICBMs had the capability of reaching targets several thousand miles away. The listed options for the range do not directly correlate to the maximum range of ICBMs developed during the Arms Race as, historically, some ICBMs had a range exceeding even the largest value listed in the multiple-choice answers. However, based solely on the provided options, option B) 4000 miles represents the maximum range noted from the choices given, acknowledging that actual operational ranges were even greater.
