SSUSH20 The student will analyze the domestic and international impact of the Cold War on the United States. SSUSH20 The student will analyze the domestic and international impact of the Cold War on the United States.

Cold War Values

DEMOCRACY Form of government by the people in which citizens choose who will govern them Form of government by the people in which citizens choose who will govern them Two types: direct and representative (indirect) Two types: direct and representative (indirect)

DEMOCRACY BEST FORM OF GOVERNMENT BEST FORM OF GOVERNMENT MAJORITY RULE MAJORITY RULE TRUE DEMOCRACY CAN ONLY BE SECURED IN AN ECONOMIC SYSTEM THAT REWARDS EVERYONE EQUALLY

EQUALITY Condition of being equal Condition of being equal Three ways: Three ways: Equality of opportunity Equality of opportunity Equality before the law Equality before the law Equality of condition Equality of condition=

EQUALITY Equality of condition is essential Equality of condition is essential Society must share material wealth to ensure that no one has an unfair advantage over another Society must share material wealth to ensure that no one has an unfair advantage over another Equality of opportunity and equality before the law are necessary for healthy society, but equality of condition is not.

CAPITALISM Private ownership of industry and property Private ownership of industry and property Laissez-faire relationship between government and business Laissez-faire relationship between government and business Operates according to laws of supply and demand Operates according to laws of supply and demand Profit is driving factor Profit is driving factor

CAPITALISM Capitalism is evil, allowing the haves to prey on the have-nots, creating a permanent underclass. Capitalism is evil, allowing the haves to prey on the have-nots, creating a permanent underclass. It breeds selfishness and undermines cooperation and community. It breeds selfishness and undermines cooperation and community. Capitalism provides the opportunity for individuals to better themselves through hard work and initiative. Competition creates better goods at lower prices.

INDIVIDUALISM The belief that people working on their own to reach their highest level of achievement produces the best results for individuals and for society. The belief that people working on their own to reach their highest level of achievement produces the best results for individuals and for society.

INDIVIDUALISM Outcome of a person’s life is based on inner character and fortitude. Outcome of a person’s life is based on inner character and fortitude. All of society benefits if individuals reach their highest level of achievement. All of society benefits if individuals reach their highest level of achievement. Competition strengthens society. Competition strengthens society. Society built on individualism creates some winners but many losers. Individualism in society leads to inequality and exploitation with winners taking advantage of losers.

COLLECTIVISM People working together produce better results for individuals and society than people working on their own. People working together produce better results for individuals and society than people working on their own.

COLLECTIVISM Collectivism violates basic human nature which is competitive. Collectivism violates basic human nature which is competitive. Collective ownership of land or industry violates the right to property. Collective ownership of land or industry violates the right to property. The only way to create fairness in society is for everyone to share in ownership. Collectivism allows the fruits of labor to be equally distributed among all.

SOCIALISM Stresses government ownership of industry, economic equality, and a classless society Stresses government ownership of industry, economic equality, and a classless society Based on government control of the means and profits of production Based on government control of the means and profits of production

SOCIALISM Government ownership of property allows for equal distribution of wealth. Government ownership of property allows for equal distribution of wealth. Shared ownership prevents the abuses of capitalism and exploitation. Shared ownership prevents the abuses of capitalism and exploitation. The right to own property is one of man’s most basic rights. Socialism inhibits individuals’ desire and ability to achieve betterment for themselves and society.

TOTALITARIANISM Government in which one or a few people totally control entire population Government in which one or a few people totally control entire population Freedom of speech, press, religion, assembly and right of opposition are denied Freedom of speech, press, religion, assembly and right of opposition are denied

TOTALITARIANISM Totalitarianism threatens basic human rights like free speech, free press and freedom of religion. Totalitarianism threatens basic human rights like free speech, free press and freedom of religion. Healthy society only exists when people freely express their views. Healthy society only exists when people freely express their views. Totalitarianism is necessary to transition from unequal society to truly equal socialist society. Strong government is needed to protect the people’s interest against greed and selfishness.

FREEDOM Condition of being free to express or do what one pleases Condition of being free to express or do what one pleases

FREEDOM People are not free unless they share wealth equally. People are not free unless they share wealth equally. Government control of press and industry are necessary to keep capitalists from exploiting workers. Government control of press and industry are necessary to keep capitalists from exploiting workers. Freedom is at core of happy and productive society.

Johnson's Daisy Nuclear Countdown Lyndon B. Johnson's "Daisy" nuclear countdown ad was one of the most controversial political advertisements ever made. It showed a little girl (Birgitte Olsen) picking the petals off a daisy while incorrectly counting each one until a man interrupts her with the countdown of a missile launch followed by a mushroom cloud from a nuclear explosion. It was aired only once, on September 7, 1964.