The event considered the closest the Soviet Union and the United States came to actual war during the Cold War is the Bay of Pigs invasion. However, a more commonly referenced event for this descriptor is the Cuban Missile Crisis (though it's not listed in your options). If you must choose from the options provided, none are specifically about a direct confrontation that nearly escalated to war. Nonetheless, the Bay of Pigs invasion is a key event related to U.S.-Soviet tensions, even though it didn't lead to direct war but showcased the intense conflict between the two superpowers.
QuestionWhich event is considered the closest the Soviet Union and the United States came to actual war during the Cold War?(1 point)Responsesthe building of the Berlin Wallthe building of the Berlin Wallthe occupation of Germany after World War IIthe occupation of Germany after World War IIthe Bay of Pigsthe Bay of Pigsthe fall of the Berlin Wall
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