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.

Learn about the events that took place between WWII and the beginning of the Cold War, including the alliances formed and tensions that arose. Explore the factors that led to the breakdown of the Grand Alliance and the onset of the Cold War.