One cause of the Cold War was the fact that the United States and the Soviet Union were both superpowers competing for dominance in global affairs.
struggling to gain some influence around the world.
trying to stop neutral countries from gaining power.
hoping to be chosen to head the UN Security Council.

the correct answer is A.)superpowers competing for dominance in global affairs.

since most of current immigration into the u.s., both legal and illegal, is coming from latin america. it would be very difficult to imagine or rationalize a country my fellow citizens are trying desperately to flee into, would pose a threat to my prosperity or freedom. since the u.s. has a long history of intervention, but no record of permanent occupation, i would not feel oppression is the main objective.  

the largest free trade nation, along with the largest gdp in the world wanting to expand it's economic policy on us, and including us, could only be positive. the u.s. government has no interest in, or way of simply forcing american culture on us. and has no track record of it. other nations that adopted american social culture, or "americanization" did so voluntarily, mainly through the choice of allowing american businesses and u.s. citizens to come into their nations, as free operatives.

3 notebooks and 3 pencils packages

step-by-step explanation:

((3×1.25)+(3×2.75))=12

3×1.25=3.75

3×2.75=8.25

3.75+8.25=$12