Once the war was over, the world power map radically changed. Briefly explain how the distribution of power in 1945 was different from that of 1939.

In 1939, the distribution of power was largely dominated by the Allied Powers, including the United Kingdom, France, the Soviet Union, and the United States, as well as the Axis Powers, including Germany, Italy, and Japan. However, by 1945, the Allied Powers emerged as the dominant force, with the United States and the Soviet Union emerging as the two superpowers. The United Kingdom and France, while still influential, had significantly diminished in power and influence. Germany and Japan, on the other hand, were defeated and occupied, leading to a significant shift in the global power dynamics. This shift ultimately led to the beginning of the Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union, as they vied for influence and control over the post-war world.