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Ch 22.1 Aftermath of WWII
1. CHAPTER 22 Section 1: Aftermath of War in Europe Section 2: Origins of the Cold War Europe and North America in the Postwar Years
2. SECTION 1 Aftermath of War in Europe Yalta Conference Allied Control Council United Nations ensure lasting peace, decide how to deal with defeated nations to oversee temporary German government to prevent another war Bell Ringer 22.1: What were the purposes and results of the wartime conferences? Purpose Result
3. At the end of WWII, the Allied nations had trouble determining how to keep peace in Europe. SECTION 1 Aftermath of War in Europe
4. Victory over the Axis powers brought on a whole new set of problems. To some degree, these problems were the result of decisions they had made during the war. SECTION 1 Aftermath of War in Europe
5. 1943 – The “Big Three” met in Tehran, Iran SECTION 1 Aftermath of War in Europe … decided to defeat Germany on two fronts – Western Allies would attack from the west while Soviet forces would attack from the east.
12. Oct 1945 charter ratified to establish the United Nations (UN). Primary purpose = maintain international peace and security SECTION 1 Aftermath of War in Europe Also designed to foster cooperation to solve cultural, economic, and social problems. Former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt would be instrumental in persuading Americans of the importance of the UN.
14. SECTION 1 Aftermath of War in Europe Each permanent member of the Security Council can prevent action by using its veto power.
15. The war destroyed many European governments . . . Changes were happening. SECTION 1 Aftermath of War in Europe Italy abolishes their monarchy and becomes a republic! France has a new constitution in 1946. Soviet Union establishes communist govts in Eastern Europe.
