Why Were the United States and the Soviet Union Suspicious

question 32

Essay

Why were the United States and the Soviet Union suspicious of each other after World War II, and what events between 1945 and 1949 heightened the tensions between the two nations? What events led to the era of coexistence in the 1960s, and to what degree did each side contribute to the reduction in international tensions?

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Definitions:

Criminal Intent

Refers to the intention to commit a crime or knowing involvement in an illegal act, an essential component for establishing guilt in many criminal offenses.

Juvenile Behaviors

Actions or conduct typical of young individuals, often characterized by immaturity or lack of serious consideration.

Supreme Court's Decision

The final judgment or decree issued by the Supreme Court, which has the ultimate legal authority in the United States.

Integration

The process of uniting or combining different groups, especially racially segregated groups, into a single society or organization.