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= Do Now: =

= = = Girls : Write down your first five thoughts or ideas on "Capitalism" (democracy). =

= = = Boys : Write down your first five thoughts or ideas on "Communism." =

Capitalism (U. S. & West Berlin) VS. Communism (East Berlin & U.S.S.R.)

“One is extremely individualistic (Capitalism), while the other one (Communism) believes in putting the society before self.” Primary Source : //In February 1962, Robert and Ethel Kennedy traveled to West Berlin, Germany as part of a global goodwill trip. The victorious wartime Allies had administratively divided the former Nazi capital after World War II, and in 1961 Soviet premier Nikita Khrushchev had closed the border between East and West Berlin. His Berlin Wall was a cement barrier guarded by tanks and covered in barbed wire, a physical manifestation of the Cold War. Kennedy spoke in City Hall Square to a crowd estimated at 180,000 people about the contrasts between freedom and communism.//

(…) …So I am proud to be here in the city of Berlin. This is my third visit to your city. I came here first in 1948 during the Berlin airlift. It was when Berliners and Americans were standing side by side. General [Lucius] Clay and your mayor, Ernst Reuter, stood shoulder to shoulder when the Communists attempted to bring the proud city of Berlin to its knees. On that trip I traveled not only to West Berlin but to Communist East Berlin, and the contrast between communism and freedom was there for all to see. And I saw it for myself.

But on my return in 1955, I came from a long trip through the Soviet Union and I came here to West Berlin and saw your pleasant streets and shops and your fine people. And when I went over to East Berlin, again it was like returning to a bad dream…

…I have seen the contrast between the city in the West part and in the Communist part, as many hundreds of thousands of people have seen that contrast. And that is why Herr [Walter] Ulbricht had to erect the wall. Because it was contrasting that he could not tolerate.

That is the true meaning of the wall that lies like a snake across the heart of your city. Mr. Ulbricht and the Communists cannot afford the contrast. That is the only thing he can do.

He cannot tolerate the contrast between freedom here and communism over there so that everyone can see it. He has had to erect the wall. We are aware of the heartbreak and anguish this wall has caused to the people of Berlin. But I would also ask you to look at the other side and see what an impression it has made all across the rest of the globe. Because this wall is an admission of failure by communism, it is an attempt for the first time in the history of mankind to erect a wall, not to keep marauders or bandits out, but to keep their people in.

Its ties to West Germany will not be severed. Companies from America and other foreign countries will erect their plants here. Corporations from all over the globe are going to open outlets in this city. West Berlin’s brightest pages have yet to be written in the books of history. And Berlin, although on the edge of totalitarianism, will not be attacked, because an armed attack on West Berlin is the same as an armed attack on Chicago, or New York, or London, or Paris.

We are your brothers and we stand by you. (…)

Primary Source: //John F. Kennedy - Berlin Speech: June 28, 1963//

(…) …While the wall is the most obvious and vivid demonstration of the failures of the Communist system, for all the world to see, we take no satisfaction in it. For it is, as your Mayor has said, an offense not only against history but an offense against humanity, separating families, dividing husbands and wives and brothers and sisters, and dividing a people who wish to be joined together.

What is true of this city is true of Germany -- real, lasting peace in Europe can never be assured as long as one German out of four is denied the elementary right of free men, and that is to make a free choice. In eighteen years of peace and good faith, this generation of Germans has earned the right to be free, including the right to unite their families and their nation in lasting peace, with goodwill to all people. You live in a defended island of freedom, but your life is part of the main. So let me ask you, as I close, to lift your eyes beyond the dangers of today to the hopes of tomorrow, beyond the freedom merely of this city of Berlin, or your country of Germany, to the advance of freedom everywhere, beyond the wall to the day of peace with justice, beyond yourselves and ourselves to all mankind.

Freedom is indivisible, and when one man is enslaved, all are not free. When all are free, then we can look forward to that day when this city will be joined as one, and this country, and this great Continent of Europe, in a peaceful and hopeful globe. When that day finally comes, as it will, the people of West Berlin can take sober satisfaction in the fact that they were in the front lines for almost two decades.

All free men, wherever they may live, are citizens of Berlin, and, therefore, as a free man, I take pride in the words. (…)

Secondary Source : //http://www.buzzle.com/articles/communism-vs-capitalism.html//

“Communism shuns private/individual ownership of land or any vital resources. Instead, all the means of production like land and other resources should be owned by the state. By state here, I mean the whole community of people. All land and resources which enable the production of goods and services will be owned by one and all. Everything will be shared! All decisions about production will be made by the whole community by democratic means. There will be equal wages for all. All the decisions taken will be according to what is good for all.”

“Capitalism believes in private ownership of land and means of production. Every man will have to earn his worth. The major share of the profits earned from a business will go to the person who owns the means of production, while the workers who are responsible for running the business will get a small share. Every man will get his wages according to his merit and according to the thinking of the man who owns the means of production. Naturally the people who own the means of production, the capitalists, call the shots when it comes to decision making!”

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 * Communism || Democracy (Capitalism) ||
 * Structure that promotes the establishment of an egalitarian, classless, and stateless constitution of ownership || Government of the people, for the people, by the people ||
 * People cannot vote || People can vote ||
 * No elections are held || Elections are held ||
 * People are not treated accordingly based on their individual political, economical, social, or educational achievements || People are treated equally ||
 * An economic philosophy is followed || There is freedom from corruption ||
 * The views of minorities are not heard || There is respect for the voices of minorities ||
 * Importance placed on the common good || Importance placed on individual rights ||
 * Views of the people are suppressed || People are allowed to freely express their opinions ||
 * Government has more control || People have more control ||
 * Equal sharing of wealth || Government and individuals can own resources ||
 * Community owns major resources || Independent judges restore law and order ||

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 * Student Debate Form**

**TOPIC:** The Construction of the Berlin Wall of 1961

**Adversaries:**

**Proponents:**

**You are now a member of your selected team. Your team will be graded as a whole. This means that you will be as strong as your weakest link. Be sure that you work together so that all members of your team have an adequate background of the positions and arguments that you will be proposing to the other team.**

1. There will be an opening statement made by your team leader. This should be 1-2 minutes long and should state your team's position and a short summary of the arguments/points you will be proposing (20 points). Responsible Member (1):

2. You should have at least 5 points supporting either Capitalism or Communism that you will present to your opponents. These points should be placed on note cards for easy reference and must be brief, concise, and clearly written (60 points). Responsible Members (3-4):

4. You should have a final conclusive argument/statement written up, which may be altered or added to at the end of your debate. This statement should be no longer than 2 minutes. You should take notes and ask questions during the entire debate so that you may refer to them in your final presentation of your team's views (20 points). Responsible Members (1-2):

***Total points:** **___/100**

When you have determined who will be responsible for each portion of your team's debate, it is up to you to prepare yourself for the challenge that lies ahead. Only one team will win this debate.

The winning team will more than likely:

1. Have a solid background regarding all material 2. Have plenty of evidence to back up claims 3. Use teamwork to teach all in group the important concepts behind specific positions 4. Be creative in challenging their opponents 5. Never give an answer of "uh...."

Debate Regulations and Procedures

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You will be speaking in front of your classmates during this debate, so please be courteous and direct your **full** attention to them. This is of paramount importance because you will be learning from each other as you generate your arguments and closing statement!

Both teams will take 1-2 minutes at the very beginning of the debate to present their opening statements.

Immediately after the presentations of the opening statements, one team member on one side will present one of their five points, and then one person on the other team will present a point that may relate to their opponent’s claim. Rebuttals and asking of questions will occur after both points are presented.

After each team presents and refutes each of their five claims, 2-3 minutes will be allotted to the teams so that they can generate their closing arguments.

Remember! You might be debating positions opposite to your beliefs. This is an important skill for you to learn!