Nato was formed to encourage allies to supply military goods to the united states ensure mutual protection from communism bolster the global us military presence, heighten security for allied nations

answer: ensure protection from communism

explanation:

the north atlantic treaty was largely dormant until the korean war initiated the establishment of nato to implement it, by means of an integrated military structure: this included the formation of supreme headquarters allied powers europe in 1951, which adopted the western union's military structures and plans.

b. ensure mutual protection from communism.

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switch around #3 and #4

explanation:

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