How did the Warsaw Pact influence the course of the Cold War? Question 4 options:

It sent troops to nations like South Korea and South Vietnam, opposing allies of the United States and stopping the spread of democracy.

It acted as a deterrent to NATO, the military alliance formed by the United States and Western Europe, leading to a stalemate in Europe.

It formed a partnership to strengthen the nations of Eastern Europe against the influence of capitalism, forcing the United States to create NATO in response.

It out-produced the rest of Europe industrially during the Cold War due to the association policies of the nations, helping the Soviets dominate Europe.