Which program gave $13 billion to western europe from 1948 through 1951?
a. monroe doctrine
b. marshall plan
c. north atlantic treaty
d. communist containment policy

the soviet union wanted to impose communist governments in eastern europe.

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.