1. Why did the US adopt a more militaristic stance toward the Soviet Union?

Explanation:

A Divided Europe

In response, the U.S. and its Western allies sought ways to prevent further expansion of Communist influence on the European continent. ... Events of the following year prompted American leaders to adopt a more militaristic stance toward the Soviets.

arresting and exicuting citizens

equal pay act of 1963. the equal pay act, signed in to law by president john f. kennedy on june 10, 1963, was one of the first federal anti-discrimination laws that addressed wage differences based on gender. they felt that this would prevent employers from undercutting future wages for men.