Question

Following World War II, two former allies, the United States and the Soviet Union, became enemies. Both were superpowers trying to promote and defend their way of government. Answer the following questions. (7 points total)
What was the Cold War? (4 points)



What was "containment"? (3 points)

Answer 1

Between 1946 AND 1991 the United States, the Soviet Union, and their allies were locked in a long, tense conflict known as the Cold War. Though the parties were technically at peace, the period was characterized by an aggressive arms race, proxy wars, and ideological bids for world dominance.