Long-term rivalry between the Soviet Union and the West and the ideological differences between Communism and Capitalism Flashcards
What was the basis for mistrust between the Soviet Union and the West?
The basis for mistrust was their different ideological beliefs.
What was the fear of the Soviet Union regarding the West?
The Soviet Union feared that the West might impose other beliefs on the Soviet people.
What was the fear of the West regarding the Soviet Union?
The West feared that the Soviet Union wanted to spread its beliefs worldwide.
What was the most important disagreement between the Soviet Union and the West?
The most important disagreement was on how countries should be run.
What ideology did the USA and Britain follow?
The USA and Britain followed capitalism.
What ideology did the Soviet Union follow?
The Soviet Union followed communism.
What did the opposing ideologies of communism and capitalism mean for member countries of the Grand Alliance?
These opposing ideologies meant tension between member countries from the beginning of the Grand Alliance
