Reasons for Poor relationship between USA and Soviet Union

Question 1

Capitalism (USA and Britain)

Answer 1

They believed that everyone should be free to own property and businesses and to make money

Question 2

Communism(Soviet Union/Western Russia)

Answer 2

They believed that all property including homes and businesses should belong to the state, to ensure that all members of society had an equal share.

Question 3

Political Differences

Answer 3

Soviet Union: Single Party rule

USA&Britain: Free election with choice of parties to vote for

Question 4

Difference in social structure

Answer 4

Soviet Union: Classless society, everyone equal
USA&Britain: Some people have more power than others based on family background, wealth, education or personal achievements

Question 5

Economical differences

Answer 5

Soviet Union: All property was owned by the state, no individual ownership
USA&Britain: Private Ownership and competition between businesses

Question 6

Difference in Rights

Answer 6

Soviet Union: Rights of all workers were more important than individual rights
USA&Britain: Individual freedom valued but limited by majority opinion