The Cold War: 1947-1991.

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The Cold War: 1947-1991

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

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

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

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

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

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

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