The Cold War- 1945-1990
US vs Union of Soviet Socialist Republics
A political, strategic and ideological struggle between the US and the Soviet Union
Spread throughout the world- Europe, Asia, Africa, and Latin America.
Communism vs. Democracy
Democracy-
Communism-Government is in control of everything, Dictatorship.
Socialism vs. Capitalism
Capitalism- When people own businesses
Socialism- When government owns the businesses.
Causes of the Cold War-
-Different political systems
-US is based on democracy, capitalism, and freedom.
-USSR is based on dictatorship, communism and control
-Both thought their systems were better and distrusted the others intentions.
-Stalin despised capitalism.
-Stalin breaking his promise to allow free elections at the Yalta Conference.
-Americans fear of a communist attack(Red Scare) and USSR's feared of a US attack
-USSR's fear of the atomic bomb.
-USSR's actions in their German zone
-USSR's 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.
Goals for the US in the Cold War.
-Wanted to stop the spread of communism
-Wanted to promote democracy throughout the world especially in Asia and Africa.
Goals for the USSR
-Spread communism around the world
-Wanted to create greater security for themselves
-Establish defensible borders
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