CU1: The period after world war II chiefly characterized by. A) A decline in protection of American civil Rights B) The Great Depression and widespread unemployment C) Intense competition between the us and the Soviet Union D) The acquisition of new colonies CU2: Which statement best summarizes the primary goal of NATO? A) to bring greater equality to the economies in Europe B) to halt the spread of communist aggression in Asia C) to aid those trying to flee communist oppression in Europe D) to united western Europe in response to the threat of comunist aggression