Prevent adversary action through the presentation of a credible threat of counteraction. it stems from the belief of a potential aggressor that a credible threat of retaliation exists, the contemplated action cannot succeed, or the costs outweigh any possible gains.

Which at first gave the south an edge in the civil war? a. a better-equipped army b. the invention of ironclad ships c. the drafting of slaves into the army

Which statement defines personality

What policy did "jim crow" laws put in place? black codes integration segregation 2. the supreme court case that established the doctrine of "separate but equal" was dred scott v. sandford plessy v. ferguson brown v. board of education 3. the supreme court case that overturned the doctrine of "separate but equal" wasdred scott v. sandford plessy v. ferguson brown v. board of education