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The Cold War: Q & A

What is the Cold War? Conflict that existed between the United States and Soviet Union Lasted from 1945 to 1991 It is called cold because the two sides never went to war directly with each other

If the U.S. and Soviet Union never fought directly, why do we call it a war? Many wars fought because of the conflict between the US and USSR The US and USSR competed for power by using their political, economic, and military clout throughout the world Both sides sacrificed heavily in order to “win” and both sides felt their national survival was at stake

How has the Cold War affected all of us? Brought the world to brink of nuclear destruction Was the direct cause of the U.S. wars in Korea and Vietnam Led to the 1969 moon landing Is primarily responsible for the U.S. nation debt (approx. 7.9 trillion dollars) Shaped the post-World War II era

What Caused the Cold War? MISTRUST Nations did not trust each other When disagreement arose, assume the worst Soviets remember attempt by U.S. forces to overthrow Communist government during their civil war The U.S. felt that Stalin had broken promises about free elections in Eastern Europe after World War II

What Caused the Cold War? COMPETITION FOR POWER The U.S. and USSR emerged from WWII the most powerful nations in the world: Called Super Powers Both wanted to create a “new world order” that would protect their interests Often, the 2 sides would disagree on what that should be, producing conflict.

What Caused the Cold War? COMPETING IDEOLOGIES An ideology is a way of looking at the world or a system of beliefs The Soviets had a communist dictatorship and opposed capitalism The Americans had a capitalist economy and opposed communism

What is Communism? Communism favors collective or community ownership of property The government (acting for the people) makes economic decisions “From each according to his capacity, to each according to his needs” Communists seek to overthrow existing governments in violent revolutions

Why did Americans dislike Communism so much? Many felt communism discouraged hard work and promoted laziness Communism took away personal freedom and individuality Communism was opposed to religion The USSR was a brutal dictatorship – people equated Communism with dictatorship