Question

Which of the following was a principal cause of the Cold War?
A Proxy wars in Latin America between the US and the Soviet Union
B Competition for natural resources in Africa and Latin America
C Refusal of the Western Powers to allow the Soviet Union to have any part of Germany post WWII
D Conflicting capitalist and communist ideologies that sought to dominate the world

Answer 1

Option A is the right answer

Answer 2

Answer:

Correct option: A

Explanation:

After World War II, the world's balance of power deteriorated. The nations of Europe became weak after the defeat of Germany, Japan and Italy. The economies of Britain and France faltered, and despite being victorious, they remained as second-class nations. Now Russia and America have emerged as the major powers of the world. Both wanted to increase their influence in the world, so the rivalry between them increased day by day.As a result, the world was divided into two camps. One camp was of the communist countries, led by Russia and the other camp was of the capitalist countries of the West, which was led by America.Propaganda was the main instrument of the Cold War. It was a war of words. The second major instrument of the Cold War was the show of power. Another tool of the Cold War was espionage

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