What was the primary conflict during the Cold War?

1–Was Reconstruction a success? Explain the criteria by which you are evaluating the success or failure of Reconstruction. How, if at all, is the legacy of Reconstruction relevant in contemporary politics and society? 2–What was the primary conflict during the Cold War? What was the policy of containment, and how did the United States execute its policy of containment? How did the Vietnam War serve as an example of American Cold War policy?