Escolar Documentos
Profissional Documentos
Cultura Documentos
saw this as another example of the USA and capitalist countries practicing imperialism. The
USSR thought capitalist countries like the USA started war throughout the world out of greed
for resources and wealth.
Answer 6 of the following questions. Answer in complete sentences!
What was the Cold War? When did it take place?
Who were the superpowers after WWII? What do you think happened to the other powerful
countries?
Why did the USSR fight the Cold War against the US?
Why did the US fight the Cold War against the USSR?
What was the main goal of each side in the Cold War?
How do you think the Cold War would have affected you as a US citizen during this time?
POLITICAL SYSTEM
WESTERN DEMOCRACIES
SOVIET COMMUNISM
ECONOMIC SYSTEM
1) Which system would allow its citizens to write letters to newspapers calling government leaders lazy bums?
2) Which system has more than two political parties?
4) Which system would allow you to worship whichever religion you wanted?
5) Which system allowed citizens to write books and plays that were critical of government practices?
6) Why do you think people tolerated these conditions in the USSR for so long?
7) Can you think of any possible advantages the Soviet society has over Western Democracies?
Write both letters on this page! Your letter should be at least 5 complete sentences.
Imagine you are a US citizen with relatives in the USSR. Write a letter to your relative
explaining why you think their country is wrong about government and economics.
Imagine you are a citizen in the USSR. Write a letter to your family member in the USA
explaining why you think their country has the wrong type of government and economy.