Question

select the correct answer from each drop - down menu.
the united states and the soviet union avoided nuclear war because they did not engage in with one another. however, both chose to fight wars by providing military assistance to their allies in smaller con
(options for the first drop - down: an arms race, direct combat, negotiations)
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Explanation:

During the Cold War, the U.S. and Soviet Union avoided direct military confrontation (direct combat) to prevent nuclear war. Instead, they fought proxy wars by supporting allies in smaller conflicts. The other options (an arms race, negotiations) do not fit the context of avoiding direct conflict or describing proxy war support.

Answer:

direct combat