Respuesta :
The US supported Democracy and The Soviets supported communism and the soviets wanted to forcefully spread communism, but the US and other western nations wanted to prevent the spread of communism.
Answer:
They had very different political philosophies that lead to a deep mistrust of each other.
Explanation:
The US believes that democracy is the best way to govern, while the Soviets believed in communism. Both countries thought they were right, and were trying to encourage other governments to follow their lead. But neither political idea had much in common with the other, so they stood on opposite sides and could not compromise.