Unit 10 Vocab Review

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Part of Germany controlled by the Soviet Union:

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East Germany

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Communism: A government system where all property is publicly owned and individuals are compensated based on ability and needs.

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Communism is a form of government where all property is publicly owned and each person is paid based on ability and needs.

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Totalitarianism

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A government asserting complete control over citizens' lives.

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Capitalism

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An economy controlled by private owners rather than the government.

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Ideology

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A collection of ideas or beliefs shared by a group.

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United Nations

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International organization formed post-WWII to ensure global peace and security.

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Warsaw Pact

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A group of countries opposed to NATO, driven by the Soviet Union’s desire to control central and eastern Europe.

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Space Race

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The competition between the Soviet Union and the U.S. for spaceflight.

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G.I. Bill

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Benefits for veterans: housing, education, and job search support.

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Domino theory: if one country becomes communist, surrounding countries likely will too.

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If one country fell to communism, surrounding countries would fall as well.