Cold War and Ideology Flashcards
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What was the Cold War?
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A period of intense rivalry between the USA and USSR following WW2.
The Cold War was a war of Propaganda, a mind war and a conflict between the values of Communism and Capitalism
2
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What was the aim of the Cold War?
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To stop the spread of Communism
3
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What is Capitalism?
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- Democratic Government: Everyone has the right to vote
- Free Economy: Can buy and sell for profit
- Belief in Human Rights
- Private Ownership: People own their own homes and business
- Unemployment Exists: Large gap between the rich and poor
- Belief in Basic Freedom: Limited role of Secret Police
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What is Communism?
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- State Control Economy: Everyone works for the state
- Police State: Can arrest people with little to no reason
- Full Employment: Work and jobs for everyone
- State owns all property
- World Revolution: Expansions across the globe
- Free Health Care and Education: Provided by state
5
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Government Control
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- Capitalism: Government interference (妨害) in the economy should be limited
- Communism: Belief that Government should control the economy for the benefit of all citizens
6
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Competition
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- Capitalism: Competition is healthy and encourages individuals to be the best they can be
- Communism: Competition pits people against each other, therefore, they should not have competitions.
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Profit
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- Capitalism: Profit is a fair reward for effort. Different wages for different jobs encourage people to aim higher.
- Communism: Profits kept in the hands of a few represent the exploitation of workers.
8
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What are the alliances for Communism?
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USSR and China are supported by North Vietnam
The purpose was to spread the idea of Communism
9
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What are the alliances for Capitalism?
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- ANZUS (AUS, US, NZ)
- SEATO (South-East Asia Treaty Organisation)
The purpose was to prevent Communism from gaining control
10
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What was the Proxy War?
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A war that is fought between other countries but with each side getting support from a different country
- Third parties fight on their behalf.
