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The Cold War

Published on Nov 22, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

THE COLD WAR

BY BRENNA KIDWELL

BEGINNING

  • Started in 1947 after World War II
  • It stated because of a rivalry between the US and USSR
  • It got its name because both countries avoided each other

ECONOMIC SYSTEMS

  • Communism is where all the resources are owned by the states
  • Capitalism is where a large amount of resources are owned by the wealthy people

US FOREIGN POLICY

  • The Soviet Union made their own nuclear weapons to compete with the US

KITCHEN DEBATE

  • Us Vice President, Nixon
  • Soviet premier, Khrushchev
  • Wanted to promote understanding between power
  • Ended up being a debate