Causes and Effects of WWII
Causes
Europe suffers massive destruction in WWI
Germans and Italians resent Treaty of Versailles
Great Depression leads to the rise of Fascist Dictators
European appeasement fails to end access aggression
Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor
WWII
Yalta Conference- Determinded the fate of Eastern Europe
World Map changes Eastern- Controlled by the Soviets Western- Controlled by NATO
Only 2 SUPERPOWERS left in the world! USA & SOVIETS
United Nations
Geneva Convention An international agreement governing the humane treatment of wounded soldiers and prisoners of war.
Nuremberg Trials Where the Nazi’s were put on trial for War Crimes. They tried to blame Hitler for everything, but were told you are responsible for your own actions.
Effects
Europe & Japan lay in ruins
European colonies gradually gain their independence
Soviets dominate Eastern Europe
Cold War between the United States and Soviet Union begins
America becomes a World Power
African Americans gain momentum to pursue Civil Rights