1. Origins of the Cold War!!
Chapter 18

2. Question
What was the relationship between the United States and the Soviet Union like during World War II?
Allies

3. But then….

4. The Epic Fight: The Cold WarVS

5. Clash of Interests
United States and Soviet Union have an era of confrontation VS

6. Tensions Start to Build
Communism
Capitalism

7. Soviet Union: Communism
Government:
Totalitarian w/ no opposing parties
Economy:
Government controls the economy & all property
Main goal is to have every citizen in the same economical status
In what ways can the government control the economy?

8. They can own everything!!!

9. United States: Capitalism
Government
President & Congress elected from competing parties
Economy
For the most part, individuals are in control of the economy
Rich and the poor are determined by work ethic
In what ways can an individual be in control of the economy?

10. By opening your own store!

11. Soviets Did Not Agree with America
Brain Buster!!!
What country do you believe the Soviet Union was most concerned about in Europe and why?
Soviets Did Not Agree with America
Very concerned about their security
Wanted the countries between Germany and the Soviet Union under communist control
Felt the Depression caused WWII
Wanted repair Europe's economy

12. Germany!
Soviets wanted to keep it weak to persuade communist take over
Americans wanted to keep it economically strong to prevent communism…..

13. Let the fight begin!!!! VS

14. Soviet Union security Concerns
Wanted to keep Germany weak
Wanted the countries between Germany and the Soviet Union under Soviet Control
Soviet leaders were Communist
Wanted to spread to other nations
Felt Capitalist countries would try to destroy communism