The Cold War 3

Explain the U.S. & Russian Positions Introduction The Cold War between the superpowers of the United States and the Soviet Union was a clash of distant ideologies in a changing world. Friction developed between the two on many occasions as either side tried to expand their spheres of influence in politics, geographical surroundings, and even space. Continued clashes between the US and Soviet Union began to tense their relations during this era as it became …showed first 75 words of 1195 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1195 total…r the greater part of the century. Their mistrust and competitive instincts resulted in many avoidable confrontations as either side held firm to their ideals. The US and Soviet struggle for supremacy held the entire world in a panic as it was known that a nuclear holocaust would spell the end of civilization as we know it. The eventual outcome helped ease the fears of either side as the arms race began to slowly end.