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The Cold War

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How did the Cold War begin even before the end of the Second World War?

(Choice A)
The Soviet Union and Western powers declared war against each other before the end of World War II.
(Choice B)
The Western powers wanted to put up an “Iron Curtain” across Europe and lock out the Soviet Union.
(Choice C)
The leaders of the Soviet Union and the major Western powers met before the war ended and divided the world.
(Choice D)
The Soviet Union and Western powers disagreed over when colonies should be given independence.