Tensions rose as the two opposing superpowers competed for
resources.
weapons.
troops.
leaders.

The correct answer is B) Weapons.  

Tensions arose as the two opposing superpowers competed for weapons.

During the Cold War, tensions increased in both nations. The armament race was a major concern for politicians in the Soviet Union and in the United States. Both superpowers spied each other through the CIA and the KGB to collect information for national security purposes of both nations. Tensions arose as the two opposing superpowers competed for weapons.  

they believed democracy was worth the fight

the answer is expolration. hope this !