5. How did the Soviet Union's focus on the arms race with the United States affect its citizens? As the Soviet Union worked on its weapons programs, more people gained scientific and engineering skills. The Soviet workers went on strike, refusing to build more weapons until a peace deal could be reached. The buildup nuclear weapons filled everyday Soviets with feelings of pride and security. The race against the U.S. to produce nuclear weaponry kept the Soviet Union from properly feeding its people.

5. How did the Soviet Union's focus on the arms race with the United States affect its citizens? As the Soviet Union worked on its weapons programs, more people gained scientific and engineering skills. The Soviet workers went on strike, refusing to build more weapons until a peace deal could be reached. The buildup nuclear weapons filled everyday Soviets with feelings of pride and security. The race against the U.S. to produce nuclear weaponry kept the Soviet Union from properly feeding its people.