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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.

cruel, heartless

explanation:

the first two years of american revolution was not very encouraging for the patriots since the british were far superior in sea power, arms and troops.

taxation that is paid in kind, that is with goods or services rather than money