Origins of the cold war Flashcards
Theories of communism
Economic equality - redistribution of wealth
the right to a decent standard of living
liberty is meaningless without equality
workers democracy - society governed by small democratic councils formed of workers
believes capitalism exploits workers
Theories of capitalism
the right to free speech the right to vote individual freedom parliamentary democracy - the a ability to change the government in free elections believes communism is unrealistc
When did Lenin come into power?
1917
When did Lenin die?
1924
what did the USA do during Lenins rule?
Refused to trade with the USSR
What happened after Lenins death?
USA continued to trade with them once again
suspicion continued between the two nations
What was the lend - lease scheme?
USA provided food and military equipment to the USSR
When was the Tehran conference?
November 1943
What was agreed at Tehran?
UK and USA agreed to open a second front in early 1944 by invading northern France
Stalin promised to enter the war against Japan once Germany was defeated
Russia promised compensation in Poland
all leaders agreed to replace the league of nations