the world after war. british and french had limited resources to maintain their colonies asian and...
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The World After War
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European Imperialism Declines
British and French had limited resources to maintain their colonies
Asian and African nations begin to seek independence
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Allies tried Axis leaders with “crimes against humanity”
Held in Nuremberg, Germany
Outcome: Leaders can be held responsible for wartime actions
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1949 - United States heads NATO in WestNorth Atlantic Treaty
Organization1955 - Soviet
Union heads Warsaw Pact in East
U.S. and Soviet Union become the two world superpowers
Outcome: Europe divided into East and West
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U.S. plan to Rebuild war-torn
Europe Prevent spread of
Communism
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Great Britain
France
United States
Soviet Union
Germany and its capital Berlin divided among 4 Allied Powers:
Marshall Plan helps West Germany (democracy) become economic power in post-war Europe
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U.S. occupies Japan under General MacArthur
U.S. disarms Japan’s military and promises to protect Japan
Result: Japan becomes dominant Asian economy