Friday, April 5, 2013

The Cold War 1945-1990- U.S. vs Soviet Socialist Republics (SSR, Soviet Union)

1917 Russia drops out of WWII. Bolshevik"Communist" Revolution -Comintern

1920's

  • Comintern
  • U.S. Red Scare
  • Stopped Immigration

My definition of the Cold War- A political hostility between countries, by threats, violent propaganda, subversive activities . The state of political hostility that existed between the Soviet bloc countries and the US led Western powers from 1945 to 1990.

Definition of Cold War- 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

Communist

  • China, North Korea, Cuba, Vietnam and Laos
  • Karl Marx- He believed that everyone should be treated equal. 90% of the people were poor so he thought that if they killed all the rich and powerful people then everyone would be equal

Socialism vs Capitalism

  • Socialism Government owns businesses
  • Capitalism when people own businesses
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