Cause of the Cold War

Soviet domination of the countries in Eastern Europe was the main cause of the Cold War. Stalin's aim, to take advantage of the military situation in post-war Europe to strengthen Russian influence, was perceived to be a threat to the Americans, thus erupting in a Cold War.
<Tab/>World War II dramatically changed the United States from a bench-warmer to a player in world affairs. Since so much work had to be done in order to restore world peace and reconstruct Europe, the US could not help being a part of world affairs. Meetings among the major world leaders, such as Truman,…