The Facts: - 1947 - 1991 - The conflict between the Soviet Union and the United States - Fought in neutral states, in newly independent nations in Africa, Asia, and even outer space. - A good marking point for the start of the war is when President Truman of the United States declared an anti-communist policy.
Causes: - The United States and Soviet Union had a rivalry of power - United States and Soviet Union represent two opposing types of governments. - The United States wanted free trade throughout the World while the Soviet Union wanted to block off their own sphere from international commerce.