Vietnam War: US Involvement in Vietnam, 1954-75 - Cold War Flashcards
What was the Cold War?
The Cold War was a long period of tension between America and the Soviet Union (USSR) after WW2. The two countries had very different ideas about economics and government.
What ideology was the Soviet Union and explain?
The Soviet Union was communist. Communism is where the government controls all businesses and resources, and decides where people live and work. In theory, this means that
wealth is shared equally amongst everyone in the country.
What ideology was America’s and explain?
America was a capitalist country. Capitalism is where people and businesses control themselves, and people decide where they live and work. This might mean that some people in society are very rich and some people are very poor.
Why was it called the Cold War?
The USA and USSR never actually fought each other – this is why it’s known as a cold war. However, they did get involved in other wars between other communist and capitalist countries.
