Question 109 of 128
During the Cold War, what was one main concern of the United States?
Official USCIS answers
- Communism
- Nuclear war
Why this is the answer
The Cold War was a long period of tension between the United States and the Soviet Union. The U.S. was mainly concerned that communism would spread and that a nuclear war could happen.
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Source: USCIS, 128 Civics Questions and Answers (2025 version), M-1778.