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    The Cold War began after World War II. While the U.S. and Soviet Union emerged as powerful industrial nations from the war, they had vastly different economic systems - the U.S. used capitalism while the Soviet Union used communism. This caused tensions as the communist system gave the government control over the economy and elections, while the U.S. had free markets and elected leaders. As a result, the Soviet Union sought to spread communism globally and the U.S. tried to contain it through military intervention.

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    The Cold War

    “Reading Assignment 1”
    The Cold War Begins
    NAME: ____________________ CLASS: ____________________ DATE: _______________

    Multiple Choice: Read each passage carefully. Examine the questions and choose the most correct answer for the
    question provided. Write your answer in capital block lettering in the space provided to the left of each question.

    The Cold War Begins

    After World War II ended, the world began to change dramatically. The nations of Europe had
    been devastated by the great battles of world war II. Many nations spiraled into poverty as they
    tried to rebuild their lives. Two nations however, exited World War II even more powerful than
    before. Both the United States and the Soviet Union had become industrial powerhouses, each
    boasting a large production system and a massive military.

    Though these nations had been allies during World War II, it was a relationship of necessity.
    The Soviet Union and the United States were a real threat to each other due to their vastly
    contrasting systems of Government. The United States was a free republic which operated its
    economy on a free market system known as capitalism. The Soviet Union on the other hand, used a
    system known as communism. This system operates off a government controlled market. In the
    communist system how much things cost, how many products are available for purchase, and how
    much people get paid for their services is all controlled by the state. Adversely, in a capitalist
    system how much people need a product determines its cost. In a free Republic like the United
    States, our leaders are elected by the people. However in a communist system whoever holds the
    most power controls the government. A communist system may hold elections however many times
    their is only one candidate on the ballot. If a free republic like the USA were to influence too
    many citizens of a communist nation, the leaders of that nation might be voted out. Thus the
    Soviet Union began to spread communist governments throughout the world and the United
    States continually sent in troops to stop communist expansion.

    ____ 1. Which one of the following claims is not supported by the passage above?
    A. Many nations struggled after World War II to rebuild their countries.
    B. The Soviet Union emerged as a major world power after World War II
    C. The United States had developed into an industrial nation
    D. The United States and the Soviet Union had dwindling military forces
    ____2. Consider the passage above. Which system of government is more likely to reward
    “Hard Work” Communism or Capitalism?
    A. Capitalism, because in a free market if you work hard you will always receive higher
    pay.
    B. Capitalism, because in a communist system everyone is paid the same no matter how
    hard they work.
    C. Communism, because the heads of state will always reward hard work
    D. Communism because the equality of all people will encourage hard work
    ____ 3. According to the passage, why are capitalist free republics a threat to

    Common Core Standards:


    CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.6-8.1, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.6-8.4,CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.6-8.10
    The Cold War
    “Reading Assignment 1”
    The Cold War Begins
    Communist regimes?
    A.Capitalist free republics, encourage free elections
    B. Capitalist free republics usually on present one candidate on a ballot
    C. Capitalist free republics hate communist as a general rule
    D. Capitalist free republics use a government controlled market

    Common Core Standards:


    CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.6-8.1, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.6-8.4,CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.6-8.10

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