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The Cold War

Published on Nov 20, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

THE COLD WAR

USA VS RUSSIA

ORIGINS OF THE COLD WAR

  • Post WW2 Tension between Russia and allies
  • Mostly over spread of communism in eastern europe
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WHERE DID THE NAME COME FROM?

  • No physical conflict took place
  • Lack of hot spots/warzones lead to the name 'Cold wars'

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN CAPITALISM AND COMMUNISM

  • Capitalism: Anyone can own property, anyone can move above/below others
  • Communism: Everything owned by government, and everyone is equal
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Russia responding to containment
Russia responded by going forward and continuing to spread communism however it can, even though containment halted their progress.

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KITCHEN DEBATE

  • Debate between Nixon and Khrushchev
  • Was broadcasted to both Russia and USA
  • Basically debeated about Capitalism and Communism
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