Unit 6, Section 5 Aftermath of War.

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Unit 6, Section 5 Aftermath of War

Europe in Shambles Europe is destroyed by war Prior to end of war, Allies begin discussing what post-war Europe will look like Yalta Conference – February, 1945. Stalin, Churchill, Roosevelt meet. Temporary division of Germany Soviets will join war against Japan Stalin promises free elections in Eastern Europe

Decisions

Casualties of War

Casualties of War World War 2 resulted in approximately 65-85 million deaths worldwide Soviet Union ~25 million China ~15 million United States – 420,000 United Nations created in April, 1945 in hopes of avoiding future conflicts

End of War April 12th, 1945, FDR dies in office – Harry Truman becomes President May 8th, 1945 – Victory in Europe (VE Day) September 2nd, 1945, Victory over Japan Day (VJ Day) Celebration!

War Crimes Trials Trial of Nazi War Criminals held at Nuremberg, Germany - high level Nazi officials 12 of 24 defendants sentenced to death Nazi fugitives are being pursued to this day trial summary

Occupying Japan General Douglas MacArthur in charge of post-war Japan Creates Constitution and democratic reforms Focus on economic development eventually makes Japan an industrial power Hideki Tojo is executed December 23rd, 1948 Emperor Hirohito is exonerated

Potsdam Conference July, 1945 Truman is tested as Stalin denies free elections in Poland – breaks Yalta promise Germany is divided into East and West; capital of Berlin is also divided US occupies West, Soviets occupy East Tension is already building Question for US – how to keep Europe out of communist hands?