Question 108 of 128

Who was the United States' main rival during the Cold War?

Accepted Answers

  • • Soviet Union
  • • USSR
  • • Russia

Why This Matters

The Cold War (1947-1991) was a period of tension between the U.S. and Soviet Union, with both sides stockpiling nuclear weapons.

Memory Tip

Cold War rival = Soviet Union (USSR/Russia).

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