Question

Why was there tension between the United States and the USSR after World War II? Their economies were competing for trade in Western Europe. Their economies were in danger of falling to Communism. Their economies were based on different principles and systems. Their economies prevented them from influencing other countries.

Answer 1

The United States was capitalist, while the USSR was communist. At the time, the United States, along with the other capitalist European powers, was trying to contain communism and not allow it to spread, as they thought it was a harmful economic system.

Answer 2

I would say the third answer is correct! Hope that helped :)