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The World After War
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British and French had limited resources to maintain their colonies Asian and African nations begin to seek independence
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Allies tried Axis leaders with “crimes against humanity” Held in Nuremberg, Germany Outcome: Leaders can be held responsible for wartime actions
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1949 - United States heads NATO in West North Atlantic Treaty Organization 1955 - Soviet Union heads Warsaw Pact in East U.S. and Soviet Union become the two world superpowers Outcome: Europe divided into East and West
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U.S. plan to Rebuild war-torn Europe Prevent spread of Communism
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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
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U.S. occupies Japan under General MacArthur U.S. disarms Japan’s military and promises to protect Japan Result: Japan becomes dominant Asian economy
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