Cold War

Multiple Choice

Why did the U.S. and its allies form NATO and the Soviet Union and its territories form the Warsaw Pact?

• To form military defense alliances to protect from attack.

• To form military superpowers to prepare for WWIII.

• To enter one on one meetings to peacefully end the Cold War.

• To form super governments to create a final 1v1 to end the Cold War.

Multiple Choice

What are the main differences between Capitalism and Communism as described in the images?

• Capitalism promotes private ownership, while Communism promotes government control.

• Capitalism is based on government control, while Communism is based on private ownership.

• Both systems encourage equal distribution of wealth.

• Capitalism and Communism are identical in their economic principles.

Categorize

Options (12)

Private ownership of factors of production

The government owns all factors of production

Belief there should be choice between at least 2 parties

A single party system

The people lack a true voice in the government.

Government ownership of capital can and did lead to mismanagement, shortages and overages.

The search for profit can lead to environmental damage

There are cycles of boom and bust

There is economic disparities

The government ends up with control of wealth and many use it for their own benefit

Rights are: Freedom of choice and opportunity are important

Rights are: Jobs, housing, food

Organize these options into the right categories

Capitalism

Communism

Critique of Capitalism

Critique of Communism

Multiple Choice

What was the primary purpose of the United Nations when it was formed in 1945?

• To promote peace and security

• To establish military alliances

• To control global trade

• To spread democracy

Multiple Choice

What two countries became superpowers after the war?

• US and Canada
• US and Soviet Union
• US and Italy
• US and Germany