Which of the following correctly characterizes the different post-war goals of the united states and the soviet union?

a. the us wanted to promote democracy throughout the world, while the ussr wished to spread a single-party system.
b. the us wished to remain out of the affairs of other nations, while the ussr wanted to become a superpower.
c. the us needed to create a buffer zone in eastern europe, while the ussr wished to stay out of its border nations.
d. the us pushed for government control of the economy worldwide, while the ussr promoted the free market system.

The United States wanted to promote democracy throughout the world while USSR wished to spread a single party system.

A. The US wanted to promote democracy throughout the world, while the USSR wished to spread a single-party system.

Explanation:

As the US were coming out of the WWII they started to try and spread democracy all over the globe and helped several nations to gain independence from other empires, while the USSR tried to spread communism and its single party system as they believed it was the best way to govern and they needed to expand their influence over the globe.

- encouraging nationalism

- returning to conservative political policies