Which of the following correctly characterizes the different post-war goals of the United States and the Soviet Union? The US wanted to promote democracy throughout the world, while the USSR wished to spread a single-party system. The US wished to remain out of the affairs of other nations, while the USSR wanted to become a superpower. The US needed to create a buffer zone in Eastern Europe, while the USSR wished to stay out of its border nations. The US pushed for government control of the economy worldwide, while the USSR promoted the free market system.

The different post-war goals of the United States and the Soviet Union characterizes by the US wanted to promote democracy throughout the world, while the USSR wished to spread a single-party system.

Option: A

Explanation:

During cold war Soviet Union's goal was to keep control over eastern Europe and spread communism through out the world. Soldiers of the Soviet Union and the United States did not directly involve into the battle during the Cold War. After the war Soviet Union created a buffer zone between Soviet Union and Germany.

United State's goal was to prevent Soviet Union from spreading communism and to isolate them, encourage democracy and to promote open market for U. S products and prevent creation of another depression.