Went over A power point about the cold war
Definition
A political strategic and ideological struggle between the us and the soviet union
Spread throughout the world Europe Asia Africa Latin america
Discussion
Communism vs Democracy
Socials vs Capitalism
Causes of Cold War
Different political systems
-us based on democracy, capitalism and freedom
USSR is based on dictatorship communism and control
Both thought their systems was better and disturbed the others intentions
Stalin Despised Capitalism
Stalin Breaking his promise to allow free elections at the Yalta Conference
American fear of a communist attack red scare and USSR fear a US attack
USSR fear of the atomic bomb
USSR actions in their German zone
USSR goal to spread communism around the world
this feeling of suspicion lead to mutual distrust and this did a great deal to deepen the cold war
Wanted to promote open markets for US goods to prevent another depression
Promote Democracy throughout the world especially in asia and arfica
Stop the spread of Comminusism around the world
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