The Cold War

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What is pure communism?

Back

An economic system where all means of production are in the hands of the workers. Economic resources are collectively owned and equally shared by all citizens.

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What was the Warsaw Pact?

Back

An alliance of communist countries -

including the USSR and its allies.

Front

The left side of the iron curtain was

allied with which country?

Back

Allied with the U.S.

Front

Who was Joseph Stalin?

Back

Leader of the Soviet Union during and immediately after WWII

Front

What was the Cold War?

Back

Threats between countries -

no direct fighting

Front

What is capitalism?

Back

An economic system controlled

by individuals

Front

What is communism?

Back

An economic system with

collective ownership

Front

What was the USSR's ideology?

Back

Communism

Front

What were the main danger/threats

in the Cold War?

Back

The threat of nuclear proliferation,

the spread of nuclear technology,

and an arms race.

Front

What was the Little Red Book?

Back

A book that contained

Mao's communist thoughts

and political philosophy.

It was required reading in all schools.

in China.