The World After War
British and French had limited resources to maintain their colonies Asian and African nations begin to seek independence
Allies tried Axis leaders with “crimes against humanity” Held in Nuremberg, Germany Outcome: Leaders can be held responsible for wartime actions
United States heads NATO in West North Atlantic Treaty Organization Soviet Union heads Warsaw Pact in East U.S. and Soviet Union become the two world superpowers Outcome: Europe divided into East and West
U.S. plan to Rebuild war-torn Europe Prevent spread of Communism
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
U.S. occupies Japan under General MacArthur U.S. disarms Japan’s military and promises to protect Japan Result: Japan becomes dominant Asian economy