The Cold War Quick Check

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Explain the origins of Cold War competition between the U.S. and the Soviet Union.(1 point)
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A Cold War competition began between the U.S. and the Soviet Union right at the beginning of the Korean War, when its alliance unraveled.

b Cold War competition began between the U.S. and the Soviet Union right after the end of the Vietnam War, once the U.S. had retreated from the country.

c Cold War competition began between the U.S. and the Soviet Union right at the start of World War II, when its alliance unraveled.

d Cold War competition began between the U.S. and the Soviet Union right after the end of World War II, when its alliance unraveled.

Answer 1

Correct response: d Cold War competition began between the U.S. and the Soviet Union right after the end of World War II, when its alliance unraveled.

Explanation: The origins of the Cold War competition between the U.S. and the Soviet Union can be traced back to the end of World War II. Despite being allies during the war, ideological differences and competing political interests between the two countries caused their alliance to unravel, leading to the beginning of the Cold War.