American HistoryQuestion 91 of 128
During the Cold War, what was one main concern of the United States?
a.The spread of democracy
b.A shortage of colonies
c.The spread of communism
d.The end of the income tax
Explanation
A main U.S. concern during the Cold War was the spread of communism. This concern shaped foreign policy for decades. It led the U.S. into conflicts such as the Korean and Vietnam Wars.
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