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Understanding Communism: The Rise and Impact of Soviet Union

Explore the history and implications of Communism through the rise of the Soviet Union, key figures like Lenin and Stalin, and global events. Reflect on the pros and cons of this economic theory for collective ownership. Dive into historical terms like Mein Kampf, Holocaust, and leaders such as Churchill and Truman.

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Understanding Communism: The Rise and Impact of Soviet Union

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  1. What’s Already in my Head? Communism • An economic theory that demands collective ownership of property; work for common advantage

  2. Think-Pair-Share • On a note card, label one side “Pluses of Communism” and the other side “Minuses of Communism.” • Think about what the pluses and minuses would be to this type of governmental control • Write both of your thoughts on the two cards • Circle your favorite statement on each card and be prepared to share.

  3. The Soviet Union: Rise of Communism

  4. 1917Vladimir Lenin led the Bolshevik Revolution in Russiaintroduction of Communism • 1920sstrategic and economic interest brought the U.S. and S.U. together

  5. Joseph Stalin focused on modernizing SU • SU needed American technology • American needed Soviet market • PROFITS OVER POLITICS • 1933 FDR recognized Bolshevik gov’t in Russia: WHY? • Dec. 1933: Ambassadors exchanged

  6. WWII Terms Booklet • Appeasement • Mein Kampf • Holocaust • Nazis • Manhattan Project • Joseph Stalin • Benito Mussolini • Winston Churchill • Harry Truman • Dwight Eisenhower Using the Internet, write a definition of term or person above

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