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The Cold War 1945-1990 US vs Union of Soviet Socialist Republics. Definition 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 Socialism vs. Capitalism . Communism-Karl Marx's theory and practice Causes of the Cold War Different political systems. US is based on democracy, capitalism and freedom USSR is based on dictatorshop communism and control Both thought their system was better and distrusted the otheres intentions Stalin despised capitalism. Stalin breaking his promise to free elections at the yalta conference. American fear of a communist attack Red Scare and USSRs fear of a US attack Ussrs fear of the atomic bomb USSR actions in their German Zone. USSRs 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. 1917 when we started to be fearful of communism. deported radicals stopped immigration. comintern.
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