The Cold War (1945-1990)
*to stop the spread of communism
What does the cold war mean?
definition: -a political( (communism vs. democracy) strategic and ieological struggle between the US and the Soviet Union.
-spread throughout the world - Europe, Asia, Africa, and Latin America.
-the world was split in two after WW11
-as Soviets were pushing the Germans back they took over mroe land
-2 world started in Cold War: East and West
-East - Soviet Union (Communism)
-West-Western Europe, US, Canada (Free world)
Communism vs. Democracy
Democracy - a government where the people can choose and vote. They can critisize too. Free Society.
Communism - everyone is treated equal
Socialism vs. Capitalism
Capitalism- individuals or groups of individuals own businesses
Socialism - where the government controls businesses.
Karl Marx and Fredrich Engels
German. Came up with the idea of communism.
Karl Marx - poor people rise up and overthrow the rich to create a class of society where everyone is equal.
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