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The Cold War Communism

Setting the Stage: Conclusions Communism was spreading in the years following WWII creating competition, fear, and mistrust. Communisms posed a threat to our way of life Communism posed a threat to our friend’s and resources

What is Communism? U.S. Soviet Union Economic Systems Political System Capitalism (Free Enterprise) Unlimited opportunity but no guarantees Wages and prices are controlled by supply and demand Government regulated but not controlled Democracy; rule by the people Multiple party system Many freedoms Bill of Rights is present Soviet Union Socialism= gov’t controlled economy Limited opportunity but basic guarantees Government controls prices, production and wages Totalitarian= rule by a dictator Single party rule Many restrictions exist No Bill of Rights is present

Communism In theory, communism is a fairy tale existence where wealth and power would be shared equally, class distinctions would disappear, and the need for government would wither way. True Communism has never been achieved

Stalin broke the earlier promises he made at Yalta (Feb 1945) Communism Spreads Stalin broke the earlier promises he made at Yalta (Feb 1945) Promised free elections in Eastern European countries Instead Stalin blocked the elections and imposed Communism Churchill announced “An Iron Curtain has descended across Europe”

Communism Berlin became the 1st battle of the Cold War Stalin cut all supplies into West Berlin US airlifted supplies into the city for 11 months Stalin caved and reopened roads and railroads.

Write the following questions at the bottom of your notes and answer as we watch the clip Crash Course Questions: How many revolutions did China experience in the 20th century? The 1911 revolution led to the end of what dynasty? Which side wins the Civil War in China? What plan did the Chinese adopt in 1953? How did China pay for heavy machinery from the USSR? (I.E. what did they pay with) Can people in China watch this Crash Course Video? Explain. 2 Qing Communists Five Year Plans By Exporting Grain NO Because YouTube is Blocked

Civil War in China ended in a Communist Victory Communism Civil War in China ended in a Communist Victory Mao Zedong and the Communists defeated Chiang Kai-Shek and the Nationalists in 1949 Communists rename China the People’s Republic of China Nationalists are forced to move to island of Formosa (Taiwan) The U.S. refuses to recognize the PRC until 1972

Options for dealing with Communism Do nothing Go to War (Nuclear)? Work towards the containment of Communism became the basis for U.S. policy during the Cold War