Ideological Clash: Capitalism vs Communism in the Cold War

Who was the President of the United States at the beginning of the Cold War?

• Harry S. Truman

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• John F. Kennedy

• Dwight D. Eisenhower

What is the primary economic system practiced in the United States during the Cold War?

• Feudalism

• Monarchy

• Socialism

• Capitalism

What was a major critique of capitalism mentioned in the video?

• It promoted too much cooperation.

• It led to economic and social inequality.

• It eliminated competition.

• It guaranteed employment for all.

How did the Soviet Union's economy differ from that of the United States?

• It was based on private ownership.

• It encouraged foreign investment.

• It was planned by the government.

• It focused on individual competition.

What was unique about elections in the USSR?

• They had multiple political parties.

• They did not hold elections.

• There was only one political party.

• Elections were held every two years.

According to the video, what did the United States believe was necessary to spread freedom?

• Technological innovation

• Military intervention

• Cultural exchange

• Free markets

What was the Soviet Union's approach to trade during the Cold War?

• Free market trade

• Economic self-sufficiency

• Heavy reliance on imports

• Export-oriented economy

How did the US and USSR's views on citizens' rights differ?

• The US focused on tangible items like food and shelter.

• The US saw rights as freedoms and opportunities.

• The USSR emphasized personal liberties and choices.

• The USSR believed in a monarchy system.

What was a criticism of the Soviet approach to providing rights to its citizens?

• It was too focused on high concepts and theories.

• It resulted in a lack of basic necessities for citizens.

• It created a significant disparity between citizens and leadership.

• It was too similar to the American system.

What was the ultimate goal of the Soviet Union's ideology according to the video?

• To liberate humanity through communism

• To spread capitalism worldwide

• To establish a global monarchy

• To create a world government