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a struggle over political differences carried on by means short of military action of war

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cold war

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why were the USA and Soviet uneasy allies

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  1. USA felt betrayed by the Soviet/ German non-aggression pact
  2. Soviets felt betrayed b/c allies delayed in attacking Europe (D-day)
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  1. agreed to divide germany into 4 zones occupied by the French, british, usa, soviets
  2. stalin promised to give eastern europe countries free elections after the war
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Yalta conference

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The United Nations was established (international peacekeeping organization) replaced the league of nations in NYC

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san francisco conference

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Soviets major goal

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  1. shield itself from another
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