Which of the following best distinguishes the Cold War era from the struggle against terrorism in the 2000s?

A. The Cold War was fueled by competing economic and political ideologies, whereas global terrorism is fueled by religion, ethnicity and clashing cultural values.
B. The Cold War was a factor in driving economic growth in the United States, whereas global terrorism has weakened the international economy.
C. The Cold War pitted American forces against unorganized guerrilla fighters, whereas the struggle against global terrorism involves large nation -states.
D. The Cold War did not involve substantial military conflicts , whereas the struggle against global terrorism has been waged largely using the military.