Question

which event caused tension between the united states and the soviet union at the end of world war ii? the defeat and surrender of germany the use of atomic weapons on cities the spread of communism in eastern europe the formation of the united nations

Explanation:

• Option 1: Germany's defeat ended WWII in Europe, but it was a shared victory, not a tension - causing event between US and USSR immediately.
• Option 2: The US used atomic bombs on Japan. While it had some impact on US - USSR relations (USSR was not informed fully), it was not the main tension - causing event at the end of WWII between them.
• Option 3: After WWII, the Soviet Union installed communist governments in Eastern European countries. The US, with its capitalist ideology, saw this as a threat to democracy and capitalism, which led to significant tension (the start of the Cold War - like tensions).
• Option 4: The formation of the United Nations was a collaborative effort between the US, USSR, and other allies to maintain peace, so it did not cause tension.

Answer:

C. the spread of communism in Eastern Europe