What is the best thesis statement to introduce an essay on factors that caused the escalation of the Cold War?
A. The Cold War was a period of tension between the US and the USSR.
B. I think the Cold War could easily have been avoided with better diplomacy and treaties.
C. Tensions escalated during the Cold War as a result of words and actions on both sides.
D. The Cold War lasted from about 1945 to 1991, and affected countries across the globe.
Answer is C
