The origins of the Cold War can be traced back to the ideological differences and power struggles between the United States and the Soviet Union. The end of WWII led to the Cold War as the two superpowers emerged from the conflict with vastly different political and economic systems, which ultimately resulted in a period of intense rivalry and tension between them. Additionally, disagreements over the post-war reconstruction of Europe and the division of Germany further fueled the competition between the two nations.
