1. SWBAT evaluate the causes and effects of changes in the relationship between the United States and the USSR from 1941to 1955.

2. Which conclusion about the United States economy during World War II is most clearly supported by the information in the graph? A) Organized labor conducted frequent strikes during the war years B) The war led to improved economic conditions C) The Gross National Product (GNP) steadily declined during the war years D) Unemployment increased throughout the war

3. Which conclusion about the United States economy during World War II is most clearly supported by the information in the graph? A) Organized labor conducted frequent strikes during the war years B) The war led to improved economic conditions C) The Gross National Product (GNP) steadily declined during the war years D) Unemployment increased throughout the war

7. Soon after, all of Europe was divided West (allied with U. S
Soon after, all of Europe was divided West (allied with U.S.) and East (USSR).
The Iron Curtain

8. free-market economy
private property
Competition between the U.S. and USSR was a battle between capitalism and communism.
The U.S. also defined this competition as a battle between “democracy (U.S.) and “totalitarianism” (USSR).
command economy
government-owned property

9. Regents Practice
During the 1950s, United States foreign policy was shaped by (1) the principle of nonalignment (2) a return to pre–World War II isolationism (3) a willingness to compromise with communist nations (4) the emergence of two world superpowers

10. Regents Practice
During the 1950s, United States foreign policy was shaped by (1) the principle of nonalignment (2) a return to pre–World War II isolationism (3) a willingness to compromise with communist nations (4) the emergence of two world superpowers