One of the social consequences of the Cold War was that many American lives were ruined because they were accused of being A. communists. B. tyrants. C. fascists. D. racists.

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The social consequence of the Cold War that resulted in the ruin of many American lives due to accusations pertains to:

A. Communists.

During the Cold War era in the United States, there was a period known as the "Red Scare," characterized by heightened fear and suspicion of communism. Many individuals were accused of being communists or sympathizers, which led to investigations, blacklisting, loss of jobs and reputational damage, ruining the lives of numerous Americans.