1. The Legacy of WWII

2. World War I and World War II Powers in World War II hold out for the bitter end. In WWI, once defeat was likely, Germany gave up. War technology, culture persevere

3. Yalta Conference Feb. 1945 (WWII still going on) Poland, Bulgaria, and Romania to hold free elections. Stalin takes back this promise. FDR/Churchill appease Stalin, wanting support in the Pacific.

4. Potsdam Conference July 1945 (outside Berlin) Truman first conference, Clement Atlee is new PM of GB, and Stalin is still leading the USSR. USSR gets war reparations Germany divided

5. A New World Map

6. Changes in Asia China – civil war Japan – new constitution overseen by Gen. Douglas MacArthur

7. Remember Africa? Africa’s role in WWII truly comes at its end. Colonialism around the world begins coming to an end. European holdings in the Pacific captured by Japan declare independence. Britain loses massive colonial holdings.

9. Independence in Asia

10. The Seat of Global Power For much of modern history, sat with Great Britain, France, and Spain, with the US jumping in within the last 150 years. The US is the premier global superpower. USSR has Red Army, a force to be reckoned with.

11. Global Economy Takes shape after WWII International Monetary Fund World Bank General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade – expand the existing global economy by reducing tariffs.

12. San Francisco 50 nations meet to charter the United Nations in April, 1945. All member nations sit on the General Assembly. 5 major powers – US, USSR, GBR, FRN, and CHN sit on the Security Council. 10 other nations hold two year terms on the security council.

13. Veto Power The ability of one of the permanent members of the security council to veto any major resolution it does not approve of.

14. Israel Israel is founded as a free and independent Jewish state in Palestine in 1948. It is immediately recognized by the US.

15. America Takes the Lead Isolationist sentiment declines World peace is a priority to continue prosperity Opens discussion for Civil Rights Redistribution of wealth in the country