What was the major fear during the cold war?
a. the possibility of a nuclear war destroying the world
b. the likelihood of losing the space race to russia
c. the chance of a communist takeover in america
d. the assassination of american public officials

The correct answer is letter A

The Cold War and the fear of nuclear war

The Cold War was a dispute for world superiority between the United States and the Soviet Union after World War II (1939-1945). It is called the Cold War because it is an intense economic, diplomatic and ideological war waged by the conquest of zones of influence.

2018 means 2018 ce or common era

there have been other eras too including bce, which included way more years.