The cold war began shortly after the end of world war ii as the democratic nations of the west and the communist nations of the east began establishing alliances in contrast to each other. the cold war lasted over 40 years, ending in the dissolution of the soviet union. give 2 examples of events that occurred that were reflective of the cold war between the united states and the soviet union and describe how the two sides were in conflict.

The Cold War was inevitable from even before the end of WWII. Many soldiers from both the US and USSR knew that they would have to fight each other later on. The conflict started because of the two different system the two country uses, USSR being the communist system, while the USA used the democratic (republic) system.

The war was pretty much to see which country was stronger through military, economics, and diplomacy. Of course, as we see today, the US was able to last longer, with the dissolvement of the USSR.

Two conflicts that they fought was:

1) Korean War: Technically a US victory, as the US's goal was to suppress Communism spread, and, if possible, spread capitalism. They were able to suppress the spread of Communism, and the two states remain separate (as seen today)

2) Afghanistan War (USSR): A US victory, in which they were able to successfully supply anti-communist forces, which forced the USSR to retreat. It is commonly known as "USSR's Vietnam War".

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