Question

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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 direct combat with one another. however, both chose to fight wars by providing military assistance to their allies in smaller conflicts.
(the drop - down options for the second blank are: scapegoat, proxy, guerilla)
(there are also reset and next buttons)

Explanation:

During the Cold War, the U.S. and Soviet Union avoided direct combat but supported allies in smaller conflicts, which are defined as proxy wars. "Scapegoat" refers to a blame target, and "guerilla" describes a warfare style, neither fitting the context of supporting allies in conflicts. Thus, "proxy" is correct.

Answer:

proxy