Comparing The Tensions Between The Soviet Union And The United States After The Cold War

Following World War II there were conspicuous tensions between the Soviet Union and the United states known as the Cold War. These tensions resulted in suspicions and international incidents that could have destroyed these two superpowers. The tensions stemmed from conflicting ideologies between the two nations. In 1917 during the Russian Revolution communism took over and became Russia’s official form government. In fear that the United States and Britain would face a similar fate they put all of their support in the “White Army,” in the Russian Civil War. The White Army was the side that fought against communism. During this time the United States refused to recognize the new regime that was put into place after the Bolshevik Revolution
Marshall. He put forth the Marshall Plan in 1948, which provided Europe with financial assistance to European countries that were left vulnerable after the war. This plan was strategic in halting the spread of communism since these countries were badly damaged. By providing financial assistance to weaken European nations such as Germany, it made these unstable countries gain trust in America. This plan was strategically structured so that Communist nations would not agree to gain any benefits. Even though these Soviet nations declined to accept the Marshall Plan 16 others nations accepted its
This barbed wire wall progressed into a cement wall then eventually to an 100 mile long wall with mines, watchtowers, and dogs guarding the wall to make sure no one escaped. There were also checkpoints throughout the Berlin Wall. East Germany was not a desirable place to live during that time. There were no great jobs,the people were poor, and there was poor agriculture. On the contrary West Germany was very prosperous there was money and jobs available as well as agriculture. After the wall was built tensions grew quickly between the allies and the Soviet Union. The West Germans built this wall because they knew West Germany was prospering and wanted to halt a mass exodus that has been going on for years. Even though it was very difficult some people escaped by hot air balloons and tunnels, but over 100 people died trying to escape the wall. When people who attempted to escape died they would be left out in the open and used as an example to let the others know what will happen to them if they attempt to escape. Communism began to decline, there were strikes and uprisings against it within its own borders. This left the Soviets to attempt to dampen the anti-communist efforts. The Berlin Wall falling symbolized the end of the Cold War and the fall of the Soviet