Origins of the Cold War Flashcards

Flashcards reviewing key concepts from the Origins of the Cold War lecture, focusing on ideologies like Capitalism, Communism, Democracy, and Totalitarianism.

Ideology

A belief system that unites the past, present, and future in a vision to solve problems and improve lives.

Symbol

An international symbol that represents a belief system in its simplest form.

Capitalism

A socioeconomic theory that emphasizes individual rights, private ownership, and free markets.

Communism

A socioeconomic theory advocating for a classless society, public ownership of the means of production, and equal distribution of resources.

Totalitarianism

A political system where power is concentrated in the hands of a single leader or party, suppressing individual freedoms.

Democracy

A political system based on the principles of individual rights, free and fair elections, and the rule of law.

Private Ownership

The ownership of land, resources, and means of production by private individuals or corporations.

Public Ownership

The ownership of land, resources, and means of production by the state or community as a whole.

Social Welfare

The concept of placing the needs and well-being of society above individual interests.

Individual Freedom

The freedom of individuals to pursue their own goals and interests without undue interference from the state.

Communism

A theory or system of social organization based on the holding of all property in common, actual ownership being ascribed to the community as a whole or to the state.

Capitalism

An economic and political system in which a country's trade and industry are controlled by private owners for profit, rather than by the state.