What actions were taken by the United States and the Soviet Union shortly after the Second World War that would lead to the Cold War

Question 1

What actions were taken by the United States and the Soviet Union shortly after the Second World War that would lead to the Cold War?

Requirements: 250 words minimum initial post, 100 words minimum reply

Question 2
What initiatives did Mao Zedong undertake to transform China, and how successful were they?

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Question 3

How did conflicts in China, Korea, Vietnam, and elsewhere heighten the tensions of the Cold War? Considering the thousands who died in these conflicts, why is this period called a “Cold” War?

Requirements: 250 words minimum; APA formatting; Address at least two of the readings from the Perry reader in your response.