Why The United States Shaped The Cold War?

There is a great disparity amongst historians when discussing the point at which the Cold War began. Many begin their analysis of the Cold War in 1945, when the Allied forces overcame Germany. This is a widely accepted catalyst for the start of the Cold War, and indeed, a very important moment for the Allies. It was not, however, where the tensions between the Soviets and the United States began. This essay will discuss how fundamental ideological differences between the two superpowers existed long before the conclusion of the Second World War. It will begin in 1917, and work chronologically through the major events, which led to, and shaped the Cold War. It will explain the economic and political differences between the two countries, and how underhanded tactics to undermine each other eroded the alliance.

Some publications refer to the end of World War II as the beginning of the Cold War. One such example of this contention is
Liberal beliefs about the attribution and distribution of property and wealth are in stark contrast to the Communist ideology. The strong beliefs of the Soviet Union that trade with the liberal nation would destroy their way of life, and the wealth of the nation, meant that this trade was ceased. This measure, however, only increased the pre-existing friction between the two, and led to further mistrust from both powers. Once World War II have concluded, the United States, fearing further military action, continued to pump massive amounts of money into the military. This action was not only a preventative measure, to avoid exposing the country to turmoil, but it was also telling of their mistrust of the Soviet Union. They had banded together to defeat Germany, but still continued to arm themselves to the hilt. In response, the Soviets were also forced to spend substantial amounts of money to arm