To stop the spread of communism, the united states adopted a policy toward the soviet union of what

guaranteed protection.
foreign aid.
appeasement.
containment.

containment

Explanation:

the us Gov tried to contain all communist efforts

answer: ensure protection from communism

explanation:

the north atlantic treaty was largely dormant until the korean war initiated the establishment of nato to implement it, by means of an integrated military structure: this included the formation of supreme headquarters allied powers europe in 1951, which adopted the western union's military structures and plans.