9. Which statement best describes the global status of the United States right after World War II?
The U. S. after World War II possessed the atomic bomb but was deeply in debt as a result.
The U. S. after World War II was the most powerful--and feared--country in the world.
The U. S. after World War II was seen by most of the world as an aggressive and greedy bully.
The U. S. after World War II was suddenly unable to protect its borders and its people.