Differing Ideologies of the Cold War
Economic Ideals capitalism Private Ownership of Industry Freedom of Competition Laissez-faire Society based on class communism Government ownership of industry Reaction to capitalism Elimination of classes in society
Political Ideals Democracy Government of the people –Representative –direct Totalitarianism Government by one or only a few Total control over people’s lives
Key Values Freedom Free speech Free religion Free press Free business Equality No poverty All members of society have their basic needs met
Social Ideals Individuality Stresses value of accomplishment of individuals Competition is rewarded Collectivization Stresses the need for the action to promote the whole “all for one and one for all”
Fate of Western Europe “Help our allies recover; good for business & humanitarian thing to do” American actions are plots to “imperialize” Europe
Fate of Eastern Europe “Free Elections with out any outside influence” “Buffer zone of communist friendly nations to protect against ANOTHER German invasion.”
Fate of Germany “Allies agree that the UN should help them decide on and implement their own government.” “Our blood liberated it we should get at least a chunk of it.”
A-Bombs in the Modern World “It is too nasty, no one should build them. Besides you will use them for your ‘permanent revolution’.” “So you want us to let you be the only nation in the world with one? No Soup!”
Small Countries World Wide “We will defend their right to be free from dictatorship (specifically communist ones).” “We will defend their right to be free from the oppression and poverty that are born of a capitalist society.”