We talked about the order of the Cold War presentations and when we are going to have our blog discussion and other things happening this week and next week. Also talked about extra credit and semester tests being written, oral, or video documentary.
Things I need to put into my powerpoint.
Korean war: Why it was split into 2? Causes of the war. How it was a back and forth war? How did it end? Leaders names.
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.
Democracy-government in which it has representatives people govern the people. Government for and by the people.
Communism-Starts with Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels theory: Class Struggle poor vs rich. The poor will rise up against and overthrow the rich to make a equal class. Bolshevik Revolution Lenin believed in Marx's theory. Stalin picks up after Lenin when he dies and starts nationalization and collectivization. US: Red Scare-where we feared that we would become communist so we made a lot of changes to ensure that it wouldn't happen.
Capitalism-individuals or groups run businesses.
Socialism-government runs businesses.
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