Which statement best summarizes the Cold War? During the Cold War, the United States and the Soviet Union physically fought one another with tanks, bombs, and other weapons.

During the Cold War, the United States and the Soviet Union competed with one another in terms of their beliefs, policies, and ideologies.

The Cold War was fought by the United States because they believed that communism should be spread throughout the countries of the world.

The Cold War was fought by the Soviet Union because they believed that all countries should follow the beliefs and ideology of capitalism and democracy.