Which of the following statement about the Cold War is correct?

It was an ideology war between the US and the USSR

*The correct answer is Option 1: It was an ideology war between the US and the USSR*

The Cold War was a prolonged period of tension and rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union, primarily rooted in ideological differences between capitalism (promoted by the US) and communism (promoted by the USSR). This rivalry influenced global politics, economics, and military strategies during the mid-20th century.

Other options:
2) It ended in 1965: Incorrect. The Cold War officially ended in 1991 with the collapse of the Soviet Union.
3) It started in 1956: Incorrect. The Cold War began shortly after World War II (1945) marked by events like the Truman Doctrine and the Marshall Plan.
4) It was a direct war: Incorrect. The Cold War was characterized by indirect conflicts, such as proxy wars (e.g., the Korean War, Vietnam War) and the arms race, rather than direct military confrontation between the US and USSR.