1. The Post-War World

3. The Aftermath: 75 million dead Horrors of the Holocaust discovered
Millions of refugees/displaced persons
War criminals put on trial
European countries began to lose influence

4. Nuclear Age
- The end of World War II marks the beginning of the nuclear age

5. What happened to Japan? Property damage, homelessness, famine
Allies occupied Japan until 1952:
Destroyed militarism and disbanded armed forces
Created a democratic government by writing a new constitution
“Economic miracle” – focused on building the economy and trading, especially with high technology

6. What about Germany?
Divided into four different zones, occupied by the Allied Powers
Eventually U.S., France, and Great Britain united their zones into West Germany (democracy)
The Soviet Union’s zone became East Germany (communist)

7. United Nations New international peace-keeping organization
Played a greater role in world affairs
Took on many world problems: disease, education, refugees, economic aid