Background on the Containment Policy During the Cold War Era

U.S.A-The United States of America had just proven that it was one of the greatest countries in the world by being the country that won WWII. The United States begins to spread its ideas and protect countries around the world.

U.S.S.R.-The Russians had just helped beat the Germans. They stole many secrets from the U.S., making them just a little bit less powerful than the U.S. The U.S.S.R. now wants to spread its ideas and government.