8a Rebuilding of Europe and Japan after WWII SOL USII 8a

Rebuilding of Europe and Japan I. Much of Europe was in ruins following WWII

Rebuilding of Europe and Japan I. Much of Europe was in ruins following WWII II. Soviet Forces occupied Eastern and Central Europe and the Eastern Portion of Germany The United States felt that it was in its best interest to rebuild Europe and prevent political and economic instability. Why?

III. Rebuilding Efforts A. The Marshall Plan George C. Marshall’s plan to rebuild Europe It provided massive financial aid to rebuild European economies Its goal was to prevent the spread of communism

A. The Marshall Plan

III. Rebuilding Efforts B. Germany Was split into East and West Germany West Germany became democratic and resumed self-government after a few years of American, British, and French occupation East Germany remained under the domination of the Soviet Union and did not adopt democratic institutions

B. Germany

III. Rebuilding Efforts Why was Japan treated Differently after WWII? III. Rebuilding Efforts C. Japan Was occupied by US forces after the war Adopted a democratic form of government Resumed self-government Became a strong ally of the US

IV. The United Nations This was formed near the end of WWII with the goal of preventing future wars The United States joined the UN

Classwork On a separate sheet of paper fill in the first 13 blanks on page 25 of the “What I need to know” book. Number your paper from 1-13 DO NOT WRITE IN booklet.