Cold War Ideologies
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Objective
I can explain the ideological differences between the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War.
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Key concepts
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The Cold War was called "cold" because the United States and the Soviet Union never directly fought each other in a major war, instead engaging in proxy wars and an arms race.
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The United States championed capitalism, where individuals and private businesses own most property, and democracy, where citizens elect their leaders.
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In contrast, the Soviet Union followed communism, with the government owning all property and controlling the economy, and was a totalitarian state ruled by a one-party system.
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Practice
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According to the passage, describe the core economic system practiced by the United States during the Cold War and explain one of its key features.
Compare and contrast the political systems of the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War, focusing on citizen participation and political parties.
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“Based on the provided passage, explain the core ideological differences between the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War, specifically addressing their economic and political systems.”
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