Cold War Crisis

what does communism stand for?

• Businesses owned by government

• No private wealth

• Everyone has same living standards

• Everyone equal

What does Capitalism stand for?

• Privately owned Businesses

• Freedom to make as much money as possible

• Little government interference

• Big gap between rich and poor

Was America Communist or Capitalist

Capitalist

Was Russia Communist or Capitalist

Communist

What was ‘The Cold War’

The ideological struggle between the two superpowers- America and Russia- political war

What countries were in the Grand Alliance and why was it formed?

Russia, America, Britain

To defeat Hitler- The common enemy

When did WWII begin?

1939

When was the Grand Alliance established?

1941

Who were the leaders in the Grand Alliance in 1941?

Roosevelt- USA

Stalin- USSR

Churchill- UK

What did Stalin want for after WW2?

Reparations in money for Germany

Eastern Europe for himself - A sphere of inflence- A buffer zone

What did Churchill want after ww2 ?

All countries to have freedom

Who did Winston Churchill not trust?

Stalin and his intentions

Why were the superpowers so powerful?

Military forces and Large economies