Legacy of War
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Jeremy Jorgensen
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I can explain how the Allies rose to the challenge of defeating fascism during WWII.
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The U.S. set out to help rebuild the economies of Europe and Japan
In 1948, Congress approved the Marshall Plan to help other countries rebuild
The U.S. gave more than $13 billion
Marshall Plan
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When men returned home the competition for jobs was great.
The G.I. Bill provided educational and economic help to veterans
It also provided them with a living allowance.
G.I. Bill of Rights
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The international community put together a court to try Nazi Leaders for their role in WWII.
They were tried for crimes against humanity
This upheld an important idea: People are responsible for their actions, even during war.
The Nuremberg Trials
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Multiple Choice
On September 2, 1945, the two sides signed formal surrender papers on the US battleship Missouri. This is known as VJ Day. What is VJ Day?
Victory in Jima Day
Victory in Europe Day
Victory in Japan Day
Victorious Japan Day
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Multiple Choice
What does VE Day stand for?
Victory in Europe Day
Victory in England Day
Violence in Europe Day
Very Exciting Day
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Multiple Choice
What did the Marshall Plan do?
Punished war criminals
Divided Germany into East and West Germany
Provided aid to countries recovering from World War II
Divided Korea into North and South Korea
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Multiple Choice
nuclear disarmament
fellowshipping
peacekeeping
special elections
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Multiple Choice
What is the GI Bills of Rights
Veterans fighting the Government for more money
President babying the people
German laws to control the country
Laws helping veterans who were returning from the war
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Multiple Choice
The international organization that was created after World War II was called
The League of Nations
The United Nations
I can explain how the Allies rose to the challenge of defeating fascism during WWII.
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