The term laissez-faire refers to the government’s approach, in the 1890s, to foreign policy affecting trade.
economic policy affecting business.
educational policy affecting schools.
domestic policy affecting social reform.

the correct answer option is: weapons.

explanation:

tensions rose as the two opposing superpowers competed for 'weapons'.

referring to the cold war (1945-1991), the two superpowers, usa and ussr, experienced a phase of struggle and conflict with each other. these two superpowers considered each other as a threat to their survival and thus opted for policies to strengthen their positions.

the two superpowers never went to war with each other directly but competed for weapons to preserve their positions.

what do you mean

b. introduce the core ideas of the new government.