Question 108 of 128 American History
Who was the United States’ main rival during the Cold War?
Answers USCIS accepts
- Soviet Union
- USSR
- Russia
Give any one of these answers at your interview.
The United States’ main rival during the Cold War was the Soviet Union (USSR), also accepted as Russia.
What it means
The Cold War (about 1947–1991) was a long period of tension between the U.S. and the Soviet Union, without direct war between them. It ended when the Soviet Union broke up in 1991.
Say “the Soviet Union,” “USSR” or “Russia.”
Memory tip: Cold War rival = Soviet Union.
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Who was the United States’ main rival during the Cold War?
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Official source: USCIS M-1778 (09/25), 128 Civics Questions and Answers (2025 version). Last checked: .