The Seeds of Conflict

1. Define "The West." Make sure you could identify several countries as examples.

"The West" was the name when referring to countries with capitalist governments. America, Britain, and France were examples.

2. Explain the differences in the economic ideology between the West and the USSR.

West: In "The West", social classes were evident. Businesses could be owned privately creating barriers from the working class and the rich.

USSR: The communists of the USSR believed that businesses should be owned by "the people" meaning that the state as a whole should own it. The good produced would be distributed fairly.

3. Explain the differences in the political ideology between the West and the USSR.

West: "The West" believed in Liberal Democracy. Basic freedoms such as press, worship, and speech are believed to be important. Also it gave the people the choice to vote for government.

USSR: The communists in the USSR believed that there was no need for different political parties because it would be ruled by and for the people.

4. What was the Comintern (Communist International) and why did it concern the West.

The Comintern was a way for the communist groups from all over the world to stick together. This frightened the West because it would work in order to get rid of capitalism by all means.

5. What occurred during the Russian Civil War (1918-21) that solidified the opposition between the West and the Communists? (Be specific and use key details.)

During the Russian Civil War the Communists realized that the West would use military action in order to stop Communism. Also when Hilter's policy came into action it created a large opposition between the West and the Communists.