Capitalism
Which country is pro-capitalism?
USA
Which country is pro-communism?
USSR
We watched a video of Bert the Turtle teaching everyone that when they see a bright flashing light, they need to _______ and _______.
Duck and Cover
This Cold War conflict solidified the division between North and South Korea that still exists today.
Korean War (!950-1953)
The Cold War took place during 1945-1991. What war had just ended?
World War II
Explain the meaning of Private Property.
Private Property refers to the ownership of property—such as land, factories, businesses, and resources—by individuals or private organizations rather than the government. Owners have the legal right to use, sell, lease, or profit from their property, and this ownership is protected by law.
Explain the meaning of state ownership.
State ownership means the government owns and manages major industries, land, and resources so they are used for the benefit of society as a whole rather than for private profit.
The Berlin Wall divided what country?
Germany
This conflict ended with the reunification of Vietnam under communist control
Vietnam War (1955-1975)
Which country put a man on the moon in 1969?
USA
Explain the meaning of free elections.
Free elections are elections in which citizens have the right to choose their leaders and policies through fair, open, and competitive voting.
Explain the meaning of one-party rule.
One-party rule means a single political party holds power and controls the government, limiting or eliminating opposition parties to maintain unity and enforce communist ideology.
People during this time lived in constant ________.
Fear, Worry, Anxiety
Soviet leader Nikita Krushchev agreed to remove missiles from Cuba in exchange for a U.S. pledge not to invade the island
Cuban Missile Crisis (1962)
Which country launched Sputnik in 1957?
USSR
Explain the meaning of individual freedom.
Individual freedom is the right of people to make their own choices about their lives, including where they work, what they buy or sell, what businesses they start, and how they express their ideas and beliefs.
Explain the meaning of government control.
Government control means the state directs the economy and many aspects of daily life, including production, distribution of goods, and employment, with the goal of reducing inequality and achieving economic equality.
People living during this time feared ______ and _______.
spies and betrayal
This December 1979 action marked the beginning of a decade-long Soviet military presence in Afghanistan
Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan (1979)
Who were the two main Cold War superpowers?
USA and USSR
USA was the world's ________ power.
capitalist
USSR was the world's _______ superpower.
communism
One of the experiences included what kind of drills in shools?
Nuclear
The Cold War was not a direct war between the USA and USSR, but consisted of 4 hotspots or proxy wars. What were they?
Korean War
Vietnam War
Cuban Missile Crisis
Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan
What event symbolized the end of the Cold War?
the fall of the Berlin Wall