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The end of World War II marked the emergence of the United States and the Soviet Union as superpowers, leading to a bipolar world order characterized by ideological conflict. The U.S. promoted capitalism and democracy, while the Soviet Union sought to expand communism, resulting in the Cold War. This rivalry influenced global politics, leading to military alliances such as NATO and the Warsaw Pact, and shaping international relations for decades. Additionally, decolonization movements gained momentum as both superpowers sought to extend their influence in newly independent nations.

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What year did the Cold War officially end?

The Berlin Wall came down in 1989. The Soviets collapsed in 1990. Had the Soviets NOT collapsed, there would have been NO Operation Desert Storm in Jan-Feb 1991. The United States would not have conducted such an operation with an intact Soviet Union.


Reason us policymakers viewed USSR a threat?

At the end of World War II, American leaders saw the power and ambitions of the Soviet Union as a threat to our national security. The Cold War was a war of words and ideologies rather than a shooting war, although at times the Cold War turned “hot” as in Korea and Vietnam. Basically, the Cold War was a rivalry between the United States as leader of the western democracies, and the Soviet Union and the nations that were controlled by the communists. Some causes of the Cold War included: Attempts by the Soviets and Chinese Communists to influence and take over areas in Asia and Europe. The division of Germany after the war---The Soviets blockaded West Berlin, which was deep within Communist East Germany. The Soviets thought the blockade would allow them to take over all of Berlin. The US replied with the Berlin Airlift, to supply West Berlin. September, 1949, the Soviet Union tested its first Atomic Bomb.


How did the end of World War 2 politically affect both the US and the Soviet Union?

The end of World War II marked the beginning of a significant geopolitical shift, with the United States emerging as a global superpower, promoting democracy and capitalism. In contrast, the Soviet Union solidified its influence over Eastern Europe, advocating for communism and establishing satellite states. This ideological divide led to the Cold War, characterized by political tension, military rivalry, and competing spheres of influence between the two nations. Both powers sought to expand their ideologies globally, leading to conflicts and proxy wars in various regions.


What prevented earlier U.S. participation in world War II?

us public union


Why was trade a cause in the civil war?

A major reason for the defeat of the Confederacy was its inability to trade, either with the Union or with foreign countries. The Union bloclkade had largely starved the South of the war supplies it needed, and the Emancipation Proclamation had made it politically impossible for free countries to aid the South without looking pro-slavery. Meanwhile the North was still receiving skilled immigrants from Europe, and their factories were able to manufacture all manner of war supplies.

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Who were the Soviets during World War 2?

The Soviets were the people of The Soviet Union. Now known today as Russia.


What do you call people from the Soviet Union?

We westerners referred to them as "Soviets" although most called them Russians. The politically correct people of the USSR referred to themselves as "Soviets" although they usually referred to themselves by their pre-revolutionary ethnic identity.


The policy of the US toward the soviet union after ww 2 was shaped by?

The policy of the US toward the Soviet Union after WWII was shaped by a belief that the Soviets intended to spread Communism throughout the world.


When did Congress of Soviets of the Soviet Union end?

Congress of Soviets of the Soviet Union ended in 1937.


When was Congress of Soviets of the Soviet Union created?

Congress of Soviets of the Soviet Union was created in 1922.


Are the Soviets and the Soviet Union the same thing?

Soviets are people from the Soviet Union, it's like Americans and America


Was Belgium politically controlled by the soviet union before World War 2?

Nope...


Who was the leader of the Soviet Union at the end of World War 2 who was responsible for the deaths of millions of Soviets?

Stalin


Who won Germans or soviets?

The Soviet Union


When Germany invaded the Soviet Union the Soviets knew in advance where German bombers were because they had what?

The Soviets had radar.


What was the policy of the US toward the soviet union after World War 2 was shaped by?

a belief that the Soviets intended to spread Communism throughout the world. (apex)


The policy of the US toward the soviet union after world war 2 was shaped by?

a belief that the Soviets intended to spread Communism throughout the world. (apex)