The Cold War: America vs. the Soviet Union

Sort the statements about the two sides of the Cold War into the proper category. The Cold War- an extensive period of conflict between the United States of American and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics where no active war took place- is one of the most intriguing periods in history. Before we can delve more deeply into the Cold War itself, we need to ensure that we understand the background and motivations for each side. Complete the t-chart below in order to check your understanding! America Capitalist Democracy Believed in free elections Believed in religious freedom Believed in private property Unwilling to give up the power and prestige they gained from WWI and WWII Wanted liberated nations of Eastern Europe to determine how they were governed (self-determination) Soviet Union Command economy No free elections- if elections held, people choose from very similar, pre-chosen options No religion allowed Little to no private property Communist Dictatorship Did not want to give up control of Eastern Europe for fear that new nations would be anti-communist