# Communism and Capitalism

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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.