US Citizenship Civics Practice Exam

Category - Naturalization

During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United States?
  1. the Great Depression
  2. climate change
  3. Communism
  4. slavery
Explanation

Answer: C - Communism.  During the Cold War, the main concern of the United States was the spread of communism, particularly as led by the Soviet Union. This concern manifested in a variety of ways, including the containment policy, the arms race, and various proxy wars and interventions. Additionally, the United States was concerned about the potential for nuclear war with the Soviet Union.

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