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Origins of the Cold War

Question 14 • 12011de2 CONNECTED Fall 2026 NM-World History and Geography S2

Who were the two world superpowers after World War II?

Answer
A
Germany and Italy
B
the Soviet Union and the United States
C
Great Britain and the United States
D
the Soviet Union and China

Explanation

After World War II, the United States and the Soviet Union emerged as the two strongest global powers. Their rivalry shaped international politics during the Cold War. The correct choice is the Soviet Union and the United States.

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