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1 The World After War

2 British and French had limited resources to maintain their colonies Asian and African nations begin to seek independence

3 Allies tried Axis leaders with “crimes against humanity” Held in Nuremberg, Germany Outcome: Leaders can be held responsible for wartime actions

4 1949 - United States heads NATO in West North Atlantic Treaty Organization 1955 - Soviet Union heads Warsaw Pact in East U.S. and Soviet Union become the two world superpowers Outcome: Europe divided into East and West

5 U.S. plan to Rebuild war-torn Europe Prevent spread of Communism

6 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

7 U.S. occupies Japan under General MacArthur U.S. disarms Japan’s military and promises to protect Japan Result: Japan becomes dominant Asian economy

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