1. United States vs. Soviet perspective
Cold War Terms
United States vs. Soviet perspective

2. Democracy

3. Democracy

4. democracy Democracy is the best…President to TV programs
American perspective
Soviet perspective
Democracy is the best…President to TV programs
Yet, African Americans cannot vote in the south until the mid 60s
Support governments who favor US business without democratic governments
U.S. is hypocritical
Cannot have democracy and capitalism at the same time
Economic system should benefit everyone equally…few will take advantage and the rest will be miserable

5. equality

6. equality

7. Equality Opportunity, before the law, conditions
American perspective
Soviet perspective
Opportunity, before the law, conditions
Opportunity and law are necessary, but conditions are not…it undermines a citizen’s work ethic
Opportunity and law were compromised by racism and sexism
Condition is essential
Society must share it’s material wealth to unsure no unfair advantages
Tried to provide employment, healthcare, and basic necessities but true equality was never achieved
Top party officials always received the best

8. capitalism

9. capitalism

10. capitalism Better yourself through hard work and individual initiative
American perspective
Soviet perspective
Better yourself through hard work and individual initiative
Competitive nature allows for higher quality for lower prices
Brings out the best in people
Losers should look to winners for inspiration
Evil economic system
Breeds selfishness and undermines cooperation and community
Wanted workers of the world to overthrow capitalism
Bring about an economic and social utopia

11. individualism

12. individualism

13. individualism
American perspective
Soviet perspective
Outcomes of people’s lives can be overcome by inner fortitude
Basic human nature is individualistic, competitive, and acquisitive
Each person has incentive to improve
Produces some winners and many losers
People are not endowed with the same talents and abilities, nor same circumstances

14. collectivism

15. collectivism

16. collectivism Violates basic human nature Doomed for failure
American perspective
Soviet perspective
Violates basic human nature
Doomed for failure
Violates rights of individuals to own private property
Cooperation and caring are the finest parts of human nature
Only way to create fairness

17. socialism

18. socialism

19. socialism Threatens the right to own and control property
American perspective
Soviet perspective
Threatens the right to own and control property
Socialism inhibits individual’s desire and ability to achieve betterment for society
Response to evils of capitalism
Shared ownership could protect common people from the exploitation of capitalist class

20. totalitarianism

21. totalitarianism

22. totalitarianism Equivalent to dictatorship Threatens basic freedoms
American perspective
Soviet perspective
Equivalent to dictatorship
Threatens basic freedoms
Healthy society comes from not being afraid to express your opinions
Protecting the interests of the populace against few people’s selfish desires requires that the government exert its power to quiet dissent

23. freedom

24. freedom

25. Freedom The core of a happy and productive society
American perspective
Soviet perspective
The core of a happy and productive society
“Give me liberty, or give me death”
People are not free unless they have a fair share of wealth that allows them to live beyond basic needs

26. Cold War Terms & Quotes
Interpreted

27. Assignment
Find two quotes that you are able to refute using the others’ perspective.
1 quote from United States terms and refute using the Soviet Union perspective.
1 quote from Soviet Union terms and refute using the United States perspective.

28. Individualism
Belief that people working on their own to reach their highest level of achievement produces the best results for individuals and society.
“If you work hard and play by the rules you should be given a chance to go as far as your God-given ability will take you”
-Bill Clinton
Soviets would disagree with Bill Clinton because some are not born with the same talents and abilities as others. Sometimes circumstances that a person is born into doesn’t allow for them to use their “God-given” abilities.