Question

How did the events of World War II lead to the Cold War?

Write your response in two to four complete sentences.

Answer 1

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At the end of World War II, the Russian military occupied Eastern Europe, and maintained such until the 1980's. This Union was called the USSR, the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics. Although it is unknown why this occupation occurred, these countries are rich in resources, such as access to the Mediterranean Sea.

Answer 2

As World War II transformed both the United States and the USSR, turning the nations into formidable world powers, competition between the two increased. Following the defeat of the Axis powers, an ideological and political rivalry between the United States and the USSR gave way to the start of the Cold War.

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