The Cold War — Test

Question 14 • US History Studies Since 1877

How does the concept of competition relate to the arms race between the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War?

Answer

The two nations wanted to best one another in the development and stockpiling of nuclear weapons, which drove the competition between them.

The two nations were interested in working together to produce nuclear weaponry, which extinguished any competition between them.

The two nations felt that face-to-face battles would be more effective than nuclear weapons, which led to a violent competition between them.

Explanation

Competition means trying to outperform a rival. During the Cold War, the United States and the Soviet Union competed to develop and stockpile more powerful nuclear weapons, so choice A best describes the arms race. They were not cooperating to end the rivalry, and their competition centered on building nuclear arsenals rather than fighting direct face-to-face battles.

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