Aim: How did the results of World War II change the world? Do now: Answer the T/F Questions from Doc. #1
The Results of WWII End of Colonialism Division of India - After WWII, the allies granted their colonies independence. Ex: England freed India U.S. freed Philippines After gaining their independence, India erupted in a Civil War betweens Muslims & Hindus. The nation of Pakistan is created for India’s Muslims to end the religious fighting Creation of the United Nations (UN) Global Superpowers - International organization dedicated to preventing another World War as well as improving the living conditions of the world’s people The U.S. & the Soviet Union emerged from the war as the most powerful countries in the world. The U.S. = Democracy & Capitalism The Soviet Union = Communism
Task #1 Use the information from the notes to answer Docs 2 – 4 using FULL SENTENCES
F.S.Q. – in your notebooks Were the results of WWII positive or negative for the world? Why?