This
paper presents a background and history of the Cold
War. The paper explains the
origins of the war including the
main characters and countries involved in it. The writer then offers an interpretation of the main
causes behind the
conflict and how it developed into the long-term conflict it became. Finally, the paper examines its effect on Europe, the United States and the
rest of the world. Contents: Introduction The Origins The Main Causes Start of the Cold War The Cold War Intensifies in Europe Division of Germany Other Tit-for-Tat Cold War Events in Europe How the Cold War Affected the Rest of the World? Conclusion