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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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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