Which of the Following Statements Concerning the Formation of NATO

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning the formation of NATO in 1949 is not true?

A) The United States wanted a defensive alliance that preserved the security of Western Europe.
B) Many European countries joined because of they feared the spread of communism.
C) The Soviet Union formed NATO to offset the creation of the Warsaw Pact by the United States.
D) This was the first major military alliance involving the United States since the late 1700s.
E) President Truman ranked NATO as one of his proudest achievements.