The World: Post WWII

Discover the world after WWII: Cold War tensions, the vital Marshall Plan, and the birth of the UN.

The Allies Won! Now What??? Tension started at the end of WWII. The USA wanted the lands freed fromthe Axis Powers to rule themselves and set up democratic governments withcapitalist economies. The Soviet Union wanted to influence these newly freedcountries to become communist governments with socialist economic systems.One major issue was what was to be done with Germany at the end of war onceit surrendered. What came after would shape the Cold War and the world. World War II for Kids Read the information at the link above. Then answer the questions below. World War II - After the War What was the situation throughout much of Europe after the war? The countries were devastated Roads and bridges needed repair Cities and buildings needed to be rebuilt All of the above What did the United States do to help Europe recover? Nothing Took control of several countries Provided aid through the Marshall Plan All of the above What happened to the country of Germany after World War II? It was split up between the four countries around it It was divided into two France took control of the German government It was left alone and given aid to recover What organization was formed after World War II in order to try prevent another war from happening? Marshall Plan Nuremberg Trials United Nations Warsaw Pact Which of the following countries was not a permanent member of the United Nations security council? France Soviet Union China Germany Germany is divided after World War II Above is a map of Germany after WWII. What do you notice? Why do you think this was done to Germany? Sort which countries gained control of which parts of Germany West United States Great Britain France East Soviet Union Map of Berlin Above is a map of the city of Berlin (the capital of Germany) after WWII. What do you notice? How is it similar to the map of Germany? Choose the correct word for each blank. The Allies split Germany and its capital city of Berlin. However, the difficulty was presented that West Berlin was deep in East Germany territory that was controlled by the Soviets. The other Allies (USA, Britain, France) would have to face the problem that this location would present. WW2 Recovery and the Marshall Plan for Kids Read the information at the link above to help answer the questions below. World War II - The Marshall Plan and Recovery Who was the Marshall Plan named after? Secretary of State George Marshall Thurgood Marshall Chief Justice John Marshall Vice President Thomas Marshall What did the Marshall Plan do? Punished war criminals Divided Germany into East and West Germany Provided aid to countries recovering from World War II Built up nuclear weapons for the Cold War Why did many countries in Europe need help from the United States? Because many were in debt from World War II Because their infrastructure was destroyed by the fighting in the war Because their economies were struggling All of the above What gave the US an advantage in the world economy and enabled them to help Europe? The US had the atom bomb and everyone was scared of them Most of the US itself was never attacked by the Axis Powers The US did not spend much money on soldiers or weapons during the war All of the above How much in aid did the United States provide through the Marshall Plan? $20 million $100 million $2 billion $13 billion What major Axis Power was not part of the Marshall Plan, but did receive aid from the United States? Soviet Union Hungary Germany Japan Which FOUR countries received the most aid under the Marshall Plan? Notice that West Germany received aid, but East Germany did not. How do you think that will impact the way that West Germany and East Germany develop? United Nations Watch the video to find the answers to the questions below. Which of the following leaders was NOT present at the Yalta Conference? Winston Churchill Franklin D Roosevelt Joseph Stalin Benito Mussolini Where did delegates meet to draft a United Nations charter? San Diego San Francisco San Juan Santo Domingo How many countries were originally represented in the United Nations? 51 56 61 112 Which of the following is NOT a function of the United Nations? Uphold human rights Ensure worldwide security Promote economic development Legislate laws that countries must adopt