The devastation of Europe and japan
Objective: Students will examine the consequences of WWII and summarize the cost of life, sacrifice, and devastation as measured through their Cornell notes and exit slip.
Setting the stage Allied victory had finally been achieved but at a high price 60 million dead 50 million uprooted from their homes Damage ranged up to the billions
Europe in Ruins Although the war had ended, misery in Europe continued for years Agriculture was disrupted Thousands died from famine and disease in these bombed out cities Post war winter brought more suffering as people had no shoes or coats
Nuremberg Trials Read pg. 516 “The Nuremberg Trials” 4-5 bullet points to summarize the section Define. (Exit Slip) 1. Tribunal 2. “Crimes against Humanity” 3. Remorse
Nuremberg Trials Nations wanted to put Nazi leaders on trial for their “crimes against humanity” 22 Nazi leaders were charged 12 were sentenced to death The rest were imprisoned till death Hans Frank – The only Nazi leader to feel remorse
U.S. occupation brings change in Japan Demilitarization – disbanding of the Japanese armed forces Japan was turned from a absolute monarchy to a democracy The emperor loses all power and becomes a figure head or symbol of Japan
Costs of Wwii: Allies and Axis Countries Direct War Costs Military Killed/Missing Civilians Killed United States 288 Billion 292,131 Great Britain 117 Billion 271,311 60,595 France 111.3 Billion 205,707 173,620 (not including the Jews) Soviet Union 93 Billion 13,600,000 7,720,000 Germany 212.3 Billion 3,300,000 2,893,000 (not including Jews) Japan 41.3 Billion 953,000
Postwar World World War II changed the political landscape of Europe Many countries turned to communism while others turned to democracy The U.S. and Soviet Union come out of the war as allies However, the differences in their postwar goals emerged
Justify Think Pair Share Predict: Explain the relationship between the Soviet Union and the United States. What do you think the future will hold between these two countries?