In 1949 the Soviet Union secured its position as a world superpower with their successful test of an atomic bomb. What effect did this have on international relations?

Question 1 options:

It began a period of collaboration in space exploration between the United States and the Soviet Union


It caused the United States and the Soviet Union to work cooperatively in governing territories occupied after World War II.


It began an arms race between the United States and the Soviet Union.


It caused a direct conflict between the armed forces of the United States and the Soviet Union.