What was the united states' main motivation for continued participation in the international arena after world war ii? a. to rebuild japan b. escalating tensions with the soviet union c. to sanction germany for its war crimes d. mutual assured destruction

The correct answer is escalating tensions with the Soviet Union.

  B. Escalating tensions with the Soviet Union.

Explanation:

 After the end of World War II, the nations formed the United Nations to maintain world peace. Although this the tensions between the Soviet Union and the Western Allies began to deteriorate.

  Germany and all Europe were divided into two spheres of influence between the parts in conflict. These parts were formalized into two international military alliance; the United States-led NATO and the Soviet Union led Warsaw Pact. A long time of tensions between these two potencies began and was known as the Cold War. A period that would be accompanied by an unprecedented arms race and proxy wars.

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a.   it resulted in widespread unemployment.