The u. s. and the soviet union became the two superpowers following world war ii. what did they do to go about defending their positions to one another and the world?

they split the world into spheres of influence.

they decided not to get in each other's way.

they stockpiled weapons of mass destruction.

they chose not to recognize one another.

2points which excerpt from thomas paine's common sense best represents an attempt to appeal to ethos to persuade the reader? a. the infant state of the colonies, as it is called, so far from being against, is an argument in favor of independence. b. to talk of friendship with those in whom our reason forbids us to have faith is madness and folly. o c. oye that love mankind! ye that dare oppose, not only the tyranny, but the tyrant, stand forth! o d. i am not induced by motives of pride, party, or resentment to espouse the doctrine of separation and independence..