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S3 History
Chapter 3 The Cold War
Worksheet
Part A: Data-based questions: The differences between the capitalist and communist states

Compare the lives of the people in the capitalist and communist states, as reflected in the source
and using your own knowledge. (16 marks)
In terms of political aspect, capitalist states practiced __________________________________________
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_______________________________Communist states practiced _______________________________
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In terms of economic aspect, capitalist states allowed _________________________________________

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In terms of social aspect, society divided into different classes in capitalist states. People had relatively
more freedom. Communist states only had one class in society (the working class). People had
relatively less freedom.
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Part B: Short Questions
1. Define the term ‘Cold War’. (6 marks)
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2. List any five forms of confrontation between the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold
War. (10 marks)
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