One factor that contributed to escalating tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union after World War II was the differing ideologies of capitalism and communism. The United States, being a capitalist country, viewed communism as a threat to democracy and free markets, while the Soviet Union saw capitalism as exploitative and imperialistic. This ideological divide led to increased suspicion and mistrust between the two superpowers, ultimately fueling the arms race and the Cold War.
