1. The Cold War:

2. What is the Cold War?
Ideological struggle between democracy and communism
Allied nations (US, Great Britain, and France) wanted to prevent the spread of communism
Period of political tension

3. Characteristics of Communism
Original goal of communism is a classless society
All are equal to prevent issues among the people
Government control of economy
Goods and services produced by state
Prices, wages, management
No official state religion
Give up freedom for security

4. Cold War Details Communism started in 1917 in Russia
Spread to Eastern Europe after WWII
Spread to China, Korea, Vietnam
Domino Theory
Building of Berlin Wall to prevent in Europe

5. Cold War Details Communism spreads into Cuba
Two major players in Cold War become USSR and US
Prove superiority
Arms race
Expansion

6. End of Cold War 1991 Fall of Communism in Soviet Union
Mikhail Gorbachev gives political and economic freedom to the people in the Soviet Union
Perestroika and Glasnost
Democracy spreads in Eastern Europe, many Asian nations maintain communist governments for years to come

7. Effects of Communism Falling
Break up of Soviet Union
Mostly divided along ethnic lines without regard to political/economic standing
Weakened economy
Command economy guaranteed employment
Rise of ethnic tensions

8. End of Cold War
Dr. Seuss wrote a book titled The Butter Battle Book about the Cold War.
Written in 1989
As the story is told, answer the questions on your half sheet of paper!