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World War II: A Reflection
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The Effect of World War II
Human Lives Lost
Economic Destruction
Political Turmoil
Human Cost of the War
• Approximately 55 Million people dead
• The majority of deaths were civilians
– Over 30 million civilians die
Allied vs. Axis Deaths
Allies
• United States
• Soviet Union
• Great Britain
• France
450,000
22,000,000
470,000
400,000
Axis:
• Japan
• Germany
• Italy
2,000,000
7,000,000
200,000
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Economic Cost
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• Europe is devastated
• Many cities were destroyed:
– London, Berlin, Warsaw, Stalingrad, Dresden
• Civilians were homeless & starving
• No electricity, no water, factories destroyed
Japan Surrenders 1945
Terms for Surrender
• Demilitarization- left Japan with a small police force
• Democratization- established a government elected
by the people
• Japan accepts a Constitution
Japanese Constitution
• No longer make War
• Only fight if attacked
• U.S. becomes allies with Japan
Can we Learn From History?
Goal:
Long lasting Peace
To do list:
Countries need new Borders
New Governments
New League of Nations
Countries need to be rebuilt
Trials for “War Crimes” for Nazi Leaders
Can the U.S. trust Stalin????
• The U.S. Already feared trouble in the future......
Test Review Sheet
• Due day of exam
• Multiple choice & free response
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Lessons from the Treaty of Versailles