INTER WAR YEARS 1919 TO 1939
COLLAPSE OF THE SOVIET UNION
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -As the Soviets tightened their grip on Eastern Europe, the United States embarked on a policy of containment to prevent the spread of Soviet and communist influence in Western European nations such as France, Italy, and Greece.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Cold War affected domestic policy two ways: socially and economically. Socially, the intensive indoctrination of the American people led to a regression of social reforms. Economically, enormous growth spurred by industries related to war was aided by heavy government expansion.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Truman Doctrine was informally extended to become the basis of American Cold War policy throughout Europe and around the world. It shifted American foreign policy toward the Soviet Union from a wartime alliance to a policy of containment of Soviet expansion, as advocated by diplomat George Kennan.
Detailed explanation-4: -What role, if any, did the United States take in world affairs following the end of the Cold War? Although debate raged, the US led many diplomatic and peacekeeping initiatives.