The Cold War lasted roughly 46 years and was unique in that it did not involve hand-to-hand combat between the U.S. and the Soviet Union. While relations between the U.S. and the Soviet Union had never been fully peaceful, the end of World War II increased tensions and distrust to an extreme level. Explain in at least five sentences how the Cold War began. Include the events that led to the start of the war, the reasons for such discord between the two nations, and the actions that were taken by both sides. Use details and examples as well as correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation.

The Cold War lasted roughly 46 years and was unique in that it did not involve hand-to-hand combat between the U.S. and the Soviet Union. While relations between the U.S. and the Soviet Union had never been fully peaceful, the end of World War II increased tensions and distrust to an extreme level. Explain in at least five sentences how the Cold War began. Include the events that led to the start of the war, the reasons for such discord between the two nations, and the actions that were taken by both sides. Use details and examples as well as correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation.