What was the Cold War?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. A rivalry with the Soviet Union
- Step 1: It lasted from the late 1940s to 1991. Answer: A rivalry with the Soviet Union. Why not the others: A war fought in the Arctic Ocean, A civil war in Korea only and A conflict with Mexico over borders don't fit.
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