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Cold War Dynamics: U.S. vs. Soviet Union Influence Battle

Explore the rivalry between the U.S. and the Soviet Union during the Cold War period, contrasting ideologies, governments, and economic systems. Learn about key events like the creation of NATO and the Warsaw Pact, containment policies, and the "Iron Curtain."

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Cold War Dynamics: U.S. vs. Soviet Union Influence Battle

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  1. Cold War (1945-1991) U.S./Soviet Comparison Mr. Doherty / Mrs. T

  2. The Cold War • A battle for influence around the world between the U.S. and the Soviet Union.

  3. Democracy (people have a say) Communism (people do not have a say) GovernmentU.S. Soviet Union

  4. Free Enterprise/capitalism (private ownership) Socialist (gov’t controls everything) Economy U.S. Soviet Union

  5. President (8 years) Dictator (No limit) Leader U.S. Soviet Union

  6. NATO Warsaw Pact Alliance U.S. Soviet Union

  7. Spread Democracy Spread Communism Goal U.S. Soviet Union

  8. “Iron Curtain” • Barrier that cut off Eastern Europe from the rest of the world

  9. Satellite Nations • Nation that is dominated politically & economically by a more powerful nation.

  10. Containment • Truman’s plan to keep Soviet influence contained within existing boundaries.

  11. Truman Doctrine • Truman’s plan to help nations threatened by communist expansion. • Greece and Turkey

  12. Marshall Plan • Provide assistance to any nation threatened by communism  Stalin objected. SCR PG 2

  13. SCR PG 2

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