1 The Effects of WWII & The Rise of Two Super Powers 7 th
Grade Social Studies Harold E. Winkler Middle School
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2 Postwar Europe Cities, factories, and farmland destroyed
throughout Europe. Result: Economies in ruin food shortages,
famine, disease, and unemployment. Britain had heavy debt and
continued to depend on United States. Result: Gave independence to
India in 1947, because they could not afford the colony anymore.
Europe in Ruins
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3 Indias Independence 1947 Non-violent Protestor Indian Mahatma
Gandhi
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4 Postwar Europe How did World War II impact Europe as a
whole?
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5 Nuremburg Trials Military trials that began in November, 1945
in Nuremburg, Germany The first series of trials focused on 23 high
ranking Nazi officials The charges included: 1. Crimes against
peace 2. Waging wars of aggression 3. Crimes against humanity
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6 Nuremburg Trials What was the purpose of the Nuremburg
Trials?
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7 The State of Israel After WWII, British controlled Palestine
was given to the Jews to establish a safe haven and homeland. This
nation is known as Israel and is considered the Holy Land for both
the Jews and the Palestinians. Conflict still exists today as a
result of Jewish occupation of former Palestinian land. The
Creation of Israel
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8 World Map
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9 Middle East Map
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10 Palestine/Israel
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11 Creations of new countries How did the creation of new
countries such as Israel, impact the world?
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12 The Yalta Conference 1945 The Big Three meet in Soviet Union
after V-E Day. Soviets agree to help U.S. fight Japan. In return,
Soviets would receive land in Asia (from Russo-Japanese War).
Germany will be divided into 4 zones of occupation. The new United
Nations is formally established.
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13 The Occupation of Germany GermanyBerlin, Germany
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14 The United Nations
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15 The Yalta Conference 1945 What did the Yalta Conference
Accomplish?
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16 U.S.-Soviet Distrust WHY?? Soviets felt the U.S. did not
recognize their Communist government. Stalin resented the Allies
delaying their attack on Germany during World War II. Tensions
began to arise over the democratic v. communist ideologies. In
Response: The United States and allies = The North Atlantic Treaty
Organization (NATO) The Soviet Union and allies = Warsaw Pact
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17 The Iron Curtain The Soviet Union begins influencing other
countries in Europe to become Communist. British Prime Minister
Winston Churchill refers to the divide between democracy and
communist countries in Europe as the Iron Curtain. U.S. announces a
new foreign policy called containment to stop spread of
communism.
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18 U.S.-Soviet Distrust Do you think there shouldve been
distrust between the U.S. and The Soviet Union?
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19 NATO v. WARSAW PACT
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20 Soviet Union Satellite Nations Albania Bulgaria
Czechoslovakia Hungary Romania Poland
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21 The Truman Doctrine President Harry S. Trumans plan of
containment of Communism around the world. Through the Truman
Doctrine, money was sent to countries to rebuild their
infrastructure and governments. Money sent to countries fighting
off Communism was through an act called the Marshall Plan.
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25 Post War Effects in U.S. WWII ended the Great Depression!
The standard of living increased. Meaning more people had jobs and
more money overall. Baby Boom Generation 1946-1965: birth rates
increased, demand for goods such as housing, cars, etc. increased.
Overall, the United States prospered after World War IIbut there
was always a fear of Communism!
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26 Post War Effects in U.S. How did World War II impact the
United States?
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28 Post War Effects in Asia Many Asian colonies were seeking
independence after WWII, such as India and Vietnam. U.S. dropping
the atomic bomb devastated Japan the U.S. will help them rebuild
their cities, factories, and governments. Result: Japan models
industrialization after U.S. 7 Japanese leaders, including General
Tojo, were sentenced to death after World War II. Emperor Hirohito
was the only one left
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29 Post War Effects in Asia What impact did World War II have
on Asia?
