exam 3 Flashcards
(20 cards)
what were the 2 ideological differences that fueled the cold war
communism and capitalism
what was communism
complete state control over economy, production, supply and demand
what is capitalism
free market
what is comintern movement
refers to communist internationale, founded in 1919, it’s purpose was to promote worldwide communism
who founded The Comintern Movement
Vladimir Lenin
what was the red scare
it was a paranoia that communists had infiltrated American institutions
what was the nazi-soviet pact of 1939
a treaty between Germany and Stalin. they agreed to not fight each other
what was the yalta conference
attempt to shape postwar europe, where leaders agreed to divide germany into zones of occupation
how was the market in america doing after WW2
car production quadrupled and housing market blew up because of low-rate mortages for vets.
what was Postdam conference
Truma and stalin meet. agree to prosecute nazi criminals, but many other conflicts remained
what was the marshall plan
a plan organized by George C. Marshall to rebuild and modernize postwar europe.
how much money did the US spend on the marshall plan
over $12billion
why did Harry Truma advocate for the fair deal?
because he believed that the federal government should guarantee economic opportunities and social stability for all americans
how was harry truman planning on implementing the new deal
A 21-point plan
who signed the G.I. Bill
President Franklin D Roosevelt
what was the G.I. Bill.
assitance and benefits for soldiers returning home from WW 2
what are some of the GI bill benefits
tuition payments, school living expenses, low mortages, low interest rates for business loans, 1 year unemployment pay.
who was the major contributor to the modern day surburbs?
William Levintt , founder of Levittowns.
What was so revolutionary about levittowns
William Levitt introduced the mass production method but for homes.
