Which two powers led the opposing blocs during the Cold War?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. The United States and the Soviet Union
- Step 1: The Cold War was a rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union and their allies.
- Step 2: It lasted until 1991.
Answer
The United States and the Soviet Union.
Why not the others: The other pairs were not the two blocs' leaders.
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