The World After WWII and Before the Cold War

World War Two Alliance

• The German invasion of the Soviet Union in 1941 led to the alliance of the USA, Britain, and the USSR during World War Two.
• The alliance was formed in response to the common threat posed by Nazi Germany.

Failure of the Grand Alliance

• The Grand Alliance between the USA, Britain, and the USSR ultimately failed due to ideological differences and conflicting post-war goals.
• The alliance was weakened by the Soviet Union's insistence on maintaining its sphere of influence in Eastern Europe, which was opposed by the USA and Britain.

Economic Systems

• The USA was known for its capitalist economic system during the period discussed.
• The USSR's economic system following the 1917 Russian Revolution was characterized by a centrally planned economy, state ownership of the means of production, and a focus on socialist ideals.