What was the core purpose of the U.S.’s “Atoms for Peace” program?

a. to spread the use of nuclear technology and reduce the world’s dependence on fossil fuels
b. to use nuclear technology to enhance U.S. soft power in the ideological competition against the Soviet Union
c. to encourage countries to sign the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty
d. to encourage states to develop nuclear weapons to foster international stability through mutually assured destruction

Answer: B