History of Europe

How did the goals of U.S. foreign policy in Europe compare to Soviet after world War 2?

United States

* Promote democracy and prevent the spread of communism.

* Weaken the Soviet Union and its influence in Europe.

* rebuild war torn Europe and reestablish a balance of power.

Soviet Union

* Spread communism and establish a communist bloc in Eastern Europe.

* Weaken the United States and its influence in Europe.

* Recovered control over Eastern Europe and to secure its borders against Germany and other potential threats.