The u. s. and the soviet union became the two superpowers following world war ii. what did they do to go about defending their positions to one another and the world?

they split the world into spheres of influence.

they decided not to get in each other's way.

they stockpiled weapons of mass destruction.

they chose not to recognize one another.

They split the world into spheres of influence.

Explanation:

During the Cold War, it was said that Eastern Europe, North Korea, Cuba, Vietnam, and (until the Sino-Soviet Rupture), the People's Republic of China were the limits of the sphere of influence of the Soviet Union. At the same time, although to a lesser extent, it was said that Western Europe, Japan and South Korea were the limits of the sphere of influence of the United States.

•an essay

•a mock-heroic epic  

•deals with cannibalism  

•introduces “sylphs” as guardian spirits  

•not a satire  

•written by daniel defoe

•written by alexander pope

•written by jonathan swift  

•criticizes the exploration of ireland  

•criticizes impulsive nature  

•criticizes the english upper class  

•playful tone  

•remorseful tone

•matter-of-fact tone  

“the rap of the lock”   written by alexander pope.

“a modest proposal”

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