The Cold War was a period of tension and rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union from the end of World War II until the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991. It was characterized by political, economic, and military competition, with both sides seeking to spread their ideologies and influence around the world. The causes of the Cold War included differing ideologies, the division of Europe after World War II, and competition for global dominance. The effects of the Cold War included the arms race, proxy wars, and the division of the world into two opposing blocs. The ideals of the Cold War were democracy, capitalism, and individual freedom on one side, and communism, socialism, and collective control on the other.
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