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Why did the USA and USSR emerge as superpowers after 1945? (Military…
Why did the USA and USSR emerge as superpowers after 1945?
Military
USA became No.1 air-force power
USSR became No.1 land-force power
France & Britain inability to defeat Germany
changed balance of power
USSR lacked any strong military neighbours
Economy
USA's economy strengthened by war
able to out-produce all other powers put together
USA committed to 'open-trade'
politicians & business people wanting to ensure liberal trades
will to play active role in avoiding trade blocs and tariffs
USA had economic strength
prevent instability in Europe
small E.European countries not economically viable alone
needed strong support that USSR could provide
Political
In West, democracy & international collaboration defeated fascism
Soviet Union, communism triumphed fascism
communism gained widespread respect in Europe
USSR's huge losses + role of Red Army
gave Stalin claim to great influence in forming post-war world
USSR had political strength to prevent instability in E.Europe
communism could fill political vacuum