reading comp
- Due May 12, 2021 by 11:59pm
- Points 15
- Submitting a text entry box
- Available May 12, 2021 at 10:30am - May 18, 2021 at 11:59pm
8.E.1.1 - Explain how conflict, cooperation, and competition influenced periods of economic growth and decline .
8.H.2.1 - Explain the impact of economic, political, social, and military conflicts on the development of North Carolina and the United States.
8.H.3.3 - Explain how individuals and groups have influenced economic, political and social change in North Carolina and the United States
Directions:
Read the passage below, then answer the questions in text box entry.
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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. |
Questions:
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 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
HINT: D,B,A Arms Race.... Democracy by nature has classes.... Has anyone ever run against Kim Jong-Un and won?
Recorded Lesson 5/12/21
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