Answer to Question #226113 in History for Tim

Question

Write AT LEAST one paragraph contrasting the political philosophies and aims of The Soviet Union, and the United States after the war. Include what the main motivation of each country was for its political position.   

Answer 1

Not only was the Soviet Union communist, they were totalitarian meaning all the power was with the rulers. The United States was capitalist which meant that people could own land and businesses and compete for themselves. This led to a stark contrast between poor and rich.