1. In the years following World War II, relations between the Soviet Union and the United States were marked by - A conflicts in which the superpowers supported opposing sides but did not confront each other directly B. relance on international peace organizations to reconcile ideological disputes slow but steady decreases in military forces and armaments D refusal to negotiate on any important international issues

The correct answer is A. In the years following World War II, relations between the Soviet Union and the United States were marked by conflicts in which the superpowers supported opposing sides but did not confront each other directly. This period, known as the Cold War, was characterized by ideological tensions, political disagreements, and military buildups, but direct military confrontation between the two superpowers was avoided.