Question

What does it mean that people feared the Cold War would turn "hot"?

A Tensions might erupt into warfare between the United States and the Soviet Union.
B The Soviet Union might change its government.
C) The climate of the Soviet Union, typically cold, would become hot.
D) The Soviet Union might spread its government and economic system to the U.S.

Answer 1

Answer: A

The answer is A because:

Tensions got so high between the two countries in Europe. Soviets would not let any Western European country come into Eastern Europe. At the time, there was also a nuclear showdown. Soviets created their first nuclear bomb.