The Cold War Lecture

These flashcards cover key concepts and terms related to the origins and dynamics of the Global Cold War.

Cold War

An ideological rivalry between socialism and liberalism involving the Soviet Union and the United States, without direct military conflict.

Liberalism

An ideology focused on liberty, individual rights, and anti-collectivism, associated with the United States.

Socialism

An ideology that advocates for social ownership and democratic control of the means of production.

Anti-Fascist Alliance

A coalition formed during WWII that later broke down into hostilities after the war.

Imperialism

A policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force.

Isolation (Soviet Foreign Policy)

The Soviet Union's strategy to survive against American capitalist hegemony.

Utopianism (U.S. Foreign Policy)

The belief that the U.S. has a special mission to protect and balance the world capitalist system.

Fordism

An economic system based on mass production and high wages to encourage mass consumption.

Welfare State

A government system that provides social and economic support to its citizens.

Economic Development

Efforts aimed at improving the economic status of regions, often used to prevent communism.