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REBUILDING AFTER
WORLD WAR II
ESSENTIAL QUESTION
How did the rebuilding of Japan differ from Germany after WWII?
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LEARNING FROM OUR MISTAKES
United States accepted its role as a world superpower
Helped rebuild Japan and Europe
Leading role in establishing the United Nations.
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REBUILDING EUROPE
After WWII most of Europe was in ruins. The Soviet Union occupied most of Eastern and Central Europe and portions of Germany.
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REBUILDING EUROPE
In US’ best interest to rebuildPrevent economic and political instability
Marshall Planmassive financial aid rebuild Europeprevent the spread of communism.
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REBUILDING EUROPE Germany: Split into East and West Germany
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REBUILDING EUROPE
West Germany: Democraticresumed self-government after a few years of American, British, and French occupation
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REBUILDING EUROPE
East Germany:Remained under Soviet dominationWas not democratic
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REBUILDING JAPAN
At first, Japan is occupied by American forces.
Adopts a democratic government
Resumed self-government
Strong ally of the United States
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KEEPING THE PEACE Creation of the United Nations
Formed at end of WWII
Purpose is to prevent future global wars.
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THE IRON CURTAIN
Term used to describe the division between Soviet Controlled nations/territory and free, democratic nations.
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POSTWAR MAP OF EUROPE
Label the following items on map1. Countries that were in NATO: France,
Great Britain, Netherlands, Belgium, West Germany, Italy, Greece, Turkey, Portugal, Denmark, Norway, Luxembourg
2. Countries in Warsaw Pact: Soviet Union, Poland, East Germany, Czechoslovakia, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, Albania
3. Color NATO in as pink.4. Color Warsaw in as yellow.
MAP WRITING PROMPT
On back of your map answer the following question using the information on the map. Write the question then answer.
How does this map illustrate the Soviet Union’s attempt to protect itself from the capitalist countries of the West?
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WARTIME TO PEACETIME ECONOMY
Prosperity of the United States
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AMERICAN ECONOMY AFTER WWII Americans prospered due to an expanding economy
stimulated by America’s involvement in the war.
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REASONS FOR RAPID GROWTH OF THE AMERICAN ECONOMY
1. Businesses converted from production of war materials to consumer goods.
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REASONS FOR RAPID GROWTH OF THE AMERICAN ECONOMY
2. Americans purchased goods on credit.
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REASONS FOR RAPID GROWTH OF THE AMERICAN ECONOMY
3. Work force shifted back to men, most women returned full time to family responsibilities.
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REASONS FOR RAPID GROWTH OF THE AMERICAN ECONOMY
4. Labor unions became more powerful; workers gained new benefits and higher salaries.
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REASONS FOR RAPID GROWTH OF THE AMERICAN ECONOMY
5. Economic prosperity and technology boomed = next generation of women entered the labor force in large numbers.
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REBUILDING AFTER WWII BUBBLE MAP
Draw a bubble map illustrating how the US rebuilt Europe, Japan, and it’s own economy.
Center bubble: Rebuilding after WWII
Outer bubbles: Europe, Japan, US economy
From each bubble identify and write a short statement explaining how Europe, Japan, and US economy were rebuilt after WWII.
Use your notes from Unit 8 to complete this activity.
Use color to identify difference between Europe, Japan, US economy
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Rebuilding Mjafter WWII Mj
US Mjeconomy Mj
Europe Mj Japan Mj
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1.Explain what is happening in this video
2.Do you agree or disagree with this culture’s ritual?
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