1. Lesson 8 Impact of World War II

2. Lesson 8 Impact of World War II
Learning Objectives
Evaluate the goals that Allied leaders set for the postwar world.
Describe the steps that United States and other nations took toward international cooperation.
Explain the impact of World War II on the postwar United States.
Yalta Conference
superpowers
General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT)
United Nations (UN)
Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Geneva Convention
Nuremberg Trials

3. Planning the Postwar World
Planning Peace
Yalta Conference (February 1945)
Roosevelt, Churchill and Stalin meet to discuss post WWII Peace Talks
2) Stalin agreed to free elections in Eastern Europe
(Poland)
3) Stalin agreed to help the U.S. in the war against Japan and to join the United Nations
Potsdam Conference (July 1945)
Truman, Clement Atlee, Stalin
Stalin did not keep promises at Yalta
1)They agreed to divide Germany into 4 occupied zones after the war
While at Potsdam – Truman learns of a successful test of the Atomic Weapon

4. Planning the Postwar World
VE Day – Victory in Europe Day
May 7, 1945
VJ Day – Victory in Japan Day
Aug 15, 1945
WWII – Turning point in the world
End the largest war in human history
Start the era of the Cold War
USA v. USSR
America takes an important role in the world
Spread Democracy.

7. International Impact of the War
Worldwide political changes - (Leads to the Cold War)
Differences between Allies and USSR
Divide Germany (East/West)
Communist vs. Non-Communist
China
Occupation of Japan
Created new constitution for Japan
No military only for defense, women right to vote, democratic reforms
Created economic recovery.
Gen. Douglas McArthur – leads military occupation
War weakens imperialism
Countries seek independence
Major European nations not longer as strong as they were
Japan reduced their power
France looses colonies in Indochina (India, Vietnam)

8. International Impact of the War
World War II altered the map of Europe, especially Eastern Europe. Analyze Maps What happened to Germany between the end of World War II and 1950?

9. Superpowers EAST v. WEST
United States
Spread Democracy
USSR – United Socialist of the Soviet Republic
Spread Communism

10. United Nations United Nations –
International peace keeping organization
50 + nations meet
Lead by the World Powers – (US, USSR, Britain, France, China)
Permanent seats in the Security Council.
Universal Declaration of Rights
Rights to all people
All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights
Everyone has the right to life, liberty and security of person.
No one shall be held in slavery or servitude; slavery and the slave trade shall be prohibited in all their forms.
No one shall be subjected to torture or to cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment.

11. War Crimes Geneva Convention Nuremberg Trials
International agreement governing humane treatment of wounded and prisoners of war
Nuremberg Trials
War Crimes, Crimes against Humanity
Prosecuted Nazis for War Crimes
Hermann Goring - highest-ranking Nazi official tried at Nuremberg
It was Goring whom coordinated a "total solution" to the "Jewish question.“
Sentenced to death – eventually committed suicide in cell.
Hediki Tojo – waging war
Sentenced to death

12. Domestic Impact of the War
Leader on a Global stage
International relations
No longer could America be truly “isolated”
Leader of the Free world
Economy and Government
Ended America’s Great Depression
International Postwar economic growth – GATT
Greater Government influence on economy
NEW DEAL + Lend Lease + War Production Board
Power of the Presidency
War Powers Act – gave the president broad military powers
Executive Orders
Censorship Board –
Banned discrimination in hiring process.
Equal rights
African Americans –
Fought against Racism and Communism

13. International Organizations and Treaties
America’s new role in the world
International superpower
Economy + Military
Peace keeper
Reflect on the failure of Treaty of Versailles and League of Nations
Economy
Ended Great Depression
International Monetary Fund and World Bank
Establish international economic stability
General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade
Reduce tariffs
Increase international trade
World Trade Organization (1995)
Replace GATT

14. International Organizations and Treaties
American, British, and Soviet delegates vote at a United Nations meeting. The three Allies held permanent seats on the Security Council, but wartime cooperation soon turned to conflict.

15. International Organizations and Treaties
Make GeneralizationsWhat does the rise of these organizations after World War II tell you about the postwar world economy?