Communism and Capitalism

USA (capitalism):

• Free elections.
• World's wealthiest country.
• Many people in USA opposed to Communism.
• Important to them that people were free of control by government.
• American's believed other countries should be run their way.
• Individual rights of people very important.
• Industry privately owned.

USSR (communism):

• One party dictatorship.
• Standard of living lower than in Capitalist countries.
• Society was important.
• Soviet leaders believed other countries should be run their way.
• Individual rights of people were not important.
• Industry state owned.