Immediately following World War II, the United States and the Soviet Union entered into a Cold War, so the answer would be "escalating <span>tensions with the Soviet Union"
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<span>The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is an on-going struggle that
began in the mid-20th century. There has been a long-term peace process and
reconciliation between Israel, Egypt, and Jordan but the agreement has not
reached a final decision yet. <span>
<span>Conflicts
are due to borders, security,
water rights, mutual recognition, control of Jerusalem, Palestinian freedom of
movement, settlements in Israel, and Palestinians' right to return. With which
violence is almost always involved and is the center of numerous international
conferences that tackle human rights violations. </span></span></span>
During the Renaissance, the European economy grew dramatically, particularly in the area of trade. Developments such as population growth, improvements in banking, expanding trade routes, and new manufacturing systems led to an overall increase in commercial activity.
Benjamin Franklin feared that if the colonists did not unite to repel the French and Indians, then the colonies would be forever "split," since the French would take more and more land to the east, along the coast.