Questions: How did President Ronald Reagan attempt to reassert U.S. dominance over the Soviet Union? A. By increasing spending on scientific research and the Space Race B. By promoting anti-communism by assisting other democratic countries C. By increasing spending on nuclear defense and the military budget D. By encouraging disarmament and using détente as a form of diplomacy

The answer is C. By increasing spending on nuclear defense and the military budget

While the Space Race was a significant aspect of the Cold War, it was more prominent during the 1960s under President John F. Kennedy. Reagan's focus was more on military strength rather than scientific research in the context of the Space Race.

While Reagan did support anti-communist movements and governments, this was not the primary method he used to reassert U.S. dominance over the Soviet Union. His strategy was more focused on military buildup.

This is the correct answer. President Reagan is well-known for his significant increase in military spending, including the Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI), which was intended to protect the United States from nuclear missile attacks. This military buildup was a key part of his strategy to pressure the Soviet Union economically and militarily.

Reagan's approach was quite the opposite of détente, which was a policy of easing tensions. Instead, he initially took a more confrontational stance against the Soviet Union, focusing on military strength and economic pressure.