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Ideological Differences

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Differences between the USA and USSR
Jemima King
Mind Map by Jemima King, updated more than 1 year ago
Jemima King
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Ideological Differences
  1. THE USA
    1. Democratic government
      1. The president and congress were chosen in free elections
      2. Capitalist economy
        1. Business and property - privately owned
          1. Individuals could make profits or move jobs
            1. Could also go bankrupt or lose jobs
            2. The worlds wealthiest country
              1. However, great contrasts between rich and poor
              2. Believed in ...
                1. Freedom of the individual
                  1. Government by consent
                  2. 1920s/30s They had followed a policy of isolationism
                  3. THE USSR
                    1. Communist government
                      1. Could vote for Supreme Soviet
                        1. Only vote for Communist party members
                          1. Rights of individuals were less important than society as a whole
                          2. Planned economy
                            1. State owned all industry
                              1. Discourages international trade
                                1. Competition for everyday products
                                  1. Elimination of all private property
                                  2. Believed in ...
                                    1. Equality
                                      1. No social classes
                                      2. State owned industry and property
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