Civics test question 109 of 128 · Recent American History and Other Important Historical Information
During the Cold War, what was one main concern of the United States?
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Give any one of these answers.
- Communism
- Nuclear war
Why this is the answer
During the Cold War, the United States was mainly concerned about communism and nuclear war. The guide explains that the U.S. wanted to stop the spread of communism around the world.
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Answers that are not correct
These wrong answers are common mix-ups. They are not accepted at the interview.
- Slavery
- The Electoral College
- Westward expansion
- Taxation without representation
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