ap u.s history problem

<p>what were four causes of the cold war between the soviet union and united states? what cause was a direct result of world war 2? </p>

<p>were the four causes not permitting free elections in eastern europe, containment, holding west berlin hostage, and controlling east germany?</p>

<p>i am still confused of what the diresct result of world war 2 was?</p>

<p>does anyone know?</p>