Ussr Vs Usa Flashcards
(14 cards)
What was the position of the USSR at the beginning of World War II?
The USSR was on Hitler’s side
Who was the leader of the USSR during World War II?
Joseph Stalin
What resources did the USSR send to Germany in exchange for weapons?
Oil, manganese, and rubber
In what year did Hitler invade the USSR?
1941
What was the name of the pact between Nazi Germany and the USSR that was violated?
Nazi-Soviet Pact
What side did Joseph Stalin join after the German invasion of the USSR?
The Allies
What were the two differing political and economic systems of the USSR and the Allies?
Communism and capitalism
What did the USA and other Western countries want for post-war Germany?
Capitalism, democracy, and freedom of individual rights
What did the Soviets want for post-war Germany?
Communism
How did the USSR’s governance affect individual freedoms?
There was no individual freedom
What was the central government in the USSR responsible for?
Owning all properties and businesses
What period in history is known for the rivalry between the USSR and the USA?
The Cold War
Fill in the blank: The rivalry and tension between the USSR and the USA continued from 1945 to _______.
1989
True or False: The USSR and the Allies had similar ideas on how Germany should be run after the war.
False
