Focus 3/13 After World War II, the two remaining Super Powers, the Soviet Union and the United States, began reshaping the world. First, they had to deal.

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Focus 3/13 After World War II, the two remaining Super Powers, the Soviet Union and the United States, began reshaping the world. First, they had to deal with the atrocities committed during the war. The Nuremberg Trials were set up to prosecute Nazi war criminals responsible for the Holocaust. Point for Discussion: Why did the Soviets and the United States disagree? Term to Know: Atrocity Critical Lens: The Nuremberg Trials were set up to discredit fascism.

Aftermath of World War II

Aftermath of World War II Allies discover horrible extent of Hitler’s Holocaust and Japanese war crimes.

Aftermath of World War II Allies put German Nazis on trial at Nuremberg. Nuremberg Trials Handful of top Nazis received death penalty Others were imprisoned

Aftermath of World War II Tokyo Trials - The Potsdam declaration of July 1945 had called for trials of those who had "deceived and misled" the Japanese people into war. On December 23, 1948, General Tojo and six others were hung at Sugamo prison.

Aftermath of World War II War crime trials served to discredit the Nazi, Fascist, and militarist ideologies.

Aftermath of World War II April 1945 – delegates from 50 nations draft charter for United Nations

Aftermath of World War II Purpose of United Nations is no provide a place to discuss world problems and develop solutions

Aftermath of World War II Two Main Bodies of United Nations: General Assembly – includes all members Security Council – 15 Members – 5 permanent members United States, Great Britain, and China

Aftermath of World War II West Germany becomes a democracy East Germany becomes a satellite of Soviet Union

Aftermath of World War II Japan develops a constitutional monarchy - power of emperor is limited