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The World After War
European Imperialism Declines
British and French had limited resources to maintain their colonies
Asian and African nations begin to seek independence
Allies tried Axis leaders with “crimes against humanity”
Held in Nuremberg, Germany
Outcome: Leaders can be held responsible for wartime actions
1949 - United States heads NATO in WestNorth Atlantic Treaty
Organization1955 - Soviet
Union heads Warsaw Pact in East
U.S. and Soviet Union become the two world superpowers
Outcome: Europe divided into East and West
U.S. plan to Rebuild war-torn
Europe Prevent spread of
Communism
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
U.S. occupies Japan under General MacArthur
U.S. disarms Japan’s military and promises to protect Japan
Result: Japan becomes dominant Asian economy