Lots of points and best answer the appalachian mountains had what effect on the people of the thirteen original colonies? a) they acted as a barrier to further settlement to the west b) they provided protection to the colonists from invading indians c) they provided protection to the colonists from spanish conquistadors d) animals lived there and were an important food source to major cities in the east

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.