Cold War Conflicts What do you do when a friend is accused?Origins of the Cold War Main Idea The U.S. and the Soviet Union emerged from WW II as two “superpowers” with vastly different political and economic systems. Why it Matters Today After WW II, differences between the U.S. and the Soviet Union led to a Cold War that lasted almost to the 21 st century.Examine the Issues Do Americans with communist beliefs pose a threat to the nation? What can individual citizens do to protect the rights of