The correct answer is The Soviet Union wanted to encourage the spread of communist ideals, but the United States did not.
This competition between the US and Soviet Union took place during what is now known as the Cold War. This era of tension between the US and Soviet Union caused significant problems between the two countries. The United States was trying to spread their ideas about democracy and capitalism while the Soviet Union was trying to spread their ideas about communism. These are two completely opposite ideologies, which is what caused conflict. Ultimately, the US federal government adopted the policy of containment. This policy was focused on stopping the spread of communism on a global scale.