Which of the following was a reason for the Cold War?

Question

(1 point)
• East and West Berlin were divided
• Stalin prevented free elections in Eastern Europe.
• There was mutual distrust between the Soviets and Americans.
• Italian communists won seats in the Italian parliament.

Answer 1

The following reasons were significant factors in the onset of the Cold War:

• Stalin prevented free elections in Eastern Europe.
• There was mutual distrust between the Soviets and Americans.

While the division of Berlin and the political situation in Italy are relevant to the context of the Cold War, the prevention of free elections in Eastern Europe and the mutual distrust between the Superpowers were more direct causes of the conflict.