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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Treaties and Blocs

Question 2 • CA-United States History and Geography B (Do Not Archive)

A cold war is when

Answer
A
two hostile countries do not engage in direct military conflict
B
multiple countries choose sides between two superpowers
C
two countries become involved in a war on a distant continent

Explanation

A cold war is a period of intense political and military tension between rival countries without direct fighting between them. Therefore, the best choice is “two hostile countries do not engage in direct military conflict.” Choosing sides between superpowers can happen during a cold war, but it does not define one.

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