After WWII, America and the Soviet Union knew they were BOTH international superpowers based on their success in defeating the Axis powers with nuclear weapons. Knowing this, the Soviets began expanding what I believe was south/east, and America felt threatened (somehow) to this process. So the non-violent "war" known as the Cold War (because the Soviet Union was cold and so is the USA) began.
I recommend the channel "Oversimplified" for further explanation.
(Before you ask, I do not sponsor "Oversimplified" or any channel for that matter.)
Explanation: All 435 seats in the United States House of Representatives, 35 of the 100 seats in the United States Senate, and the office of president of the United States will be contested.
