What factors led to a “Cold War” between the US and Soviet Union after WWII, and how did Cold War political interests factor into the American decision to go to war in Vietnam?

1. After WWII the US became a “superpower,” but American predominance was checked by the Soviet Union. Between 1945 and 1990 the US was involved in a cold war, which dramatically affected America’s relationship with countries all over the world. Your essay need only cover the period from 1945 to 1975. What factors led to a “Cold War” between the US and Soviet Union after WWII, and how did Cold War political interests factor into the American decision to go to war in Vietnam? • What were the factors that led to the emergence of the Cold War? Be sure to include some of the key people, events, policies, and ideas of the late 1940s and early 1950s. • How did American Cold War ideology lead to American intervention in Vietnam during the 1960s and 1970s? • Explain the process of escalation of US involvement in Vietnam.