109. During the Cold War, what was one main concern of the United States?
American History · Recent American History and Other Important Historical Information
Accepted answer(s)
- Communism
- Nuclear war
Officers ask history questions like this one to check general knowledge of how the country was formed. On the 2025 Civics Test, "Communism" is the answer to give if asked directly — related historical trivia beyond that isn't required to pass.
This is question 109 of the 2025 Civics Test. See it on uscis.gov.
← Who was the United States' main rival during the Cold War?Why did the United States enter the Korean War? →