Question

Why was the war between the USA and the USSR after 1945 called the Cold War?

• A. Because it was a fight between two superpowers.
• B. Because no actual war happened between the US and the USSR.
• C. Because it was a nuclear race.
• D. Because it was a fight between communism and capitalism.

Answer 1

The correct option is B Because no actual war happened between the US and the USSR.

USA and USSR drastically differed in their political ideologies and this put them in the path of war. However, it was not a full-blown physical conflict and was fought in a hidden manner hence, it was called "Cold War". They never acknowledged the conflict they had between them directly. Instead, they pulled other countries into fighting their war.