The United States and the Soviet Union became the two superpowers of the post - World War II era. ... The most popular view on the origins of the Cold War would be considered to lay in the policies of the World War II, others would say that the mistrust between the two started with the Bolshevik revolution in Russia and communists gaining power. ... Although, I personally would agree that the policies of the World War II played a significant role in shaping the international politics of the post - war world, and possibly could be blamed for the beginning of the Cold War. ... That meant that t...

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In a world of battling monsters, Canada seemed quiet during the constant dissension of the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War. Although the Cold War focused mainly on the two most powerful countries of that time, this event, lasting approximately four decades, shaped our humble country. During the end of 1940's through the 1980's, the world was hushed in fear of a battle brewing between the former war allies, United States and the Soviet Union. ... Canada, between all this, stood aside in isolationism. ... "During two years of life in Canada, I saw the evidence of...

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Summary of the Content of the Document The 'percentages agreement' was taken from Churchill's (1953) 'The Second World War, Vol. 6, Triumph and Tragedy'. During the final year of the war, the British premier, Winston S. ... Comment on the Date of Publication and Discussion on the Wider Social, Economic, and Political Context The 'percentages agreement' was made public by Churchill only through the publication of his book The Second World War, Vol. 6, Triumph and Tragedy'. ... The Motives of the Author According to Phillips et al. (2009), Churchill&...

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