WH 9.5 Postwar World

Multiple Choice

Why was the Yalta Conference significant in shaping the post-World War II world?

• It led to the creation of the United Nations and division of Germany.

• It marked the end of World War I.

• It resulted in the immediate reunification of Germany.

• It established the League of Nations.

Multiple Choice

What were the main outcomes of the Yalta Conference regarding Germany and Poland?

• Germany was divided into 4 occupation zones and demilitarized; Poland's borders shifted westward and a pro-Soviet government was established

• Germany remained unified and Poland gained independence from Soviet influence

• Germany was given to the Soviet Union and Poland was divided among the Allies

• Germany and Poland both became part of the United Nations immediately

Multiple Choice

What was one major outcome of the Potsdam Conference?

• The unconditional surrender of Japan was demanded.

• The League of Nations was formed.

• The Nuremberg Trials were held.

• Japan was occupied by the Allies.

Multiple Choice

What were the main outcomes of the Yalta Conference held during World War II?

• Germany was divided into four occupation zones and demilitarized

• Poland's borders shifted westward and a pro-Soviet government was established

• The United Nations was created to replace the League of Nations

• Allied powers agreed to surrender to Germany

Multiple Select

Which reforms were implemented during the occupation of Japan?

• Demilitarization

• Democratization

• Economic reforms

• Expansion of military forces

Multiple Choice

Who primarily oversaw the Allied occupation of Japan after World War II?

• General Douglas MacArthur

• Winston Churchill

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Joseph Stalin

Multiple Choice

How did the occupation after World War II help transform Japan, and what was its broader significance for postwar reconstruction?

• It led to Japan becoming a peaceful, democratic nation and a key U.S. ally, and demonstrated successful postwar reconstruction through cooperation and reform.

• It resulted in Japan becoming isolated from international affairs.

• It caused Japan to become a military superpower.

• It led to Japan being divided into zones by Allied powers.

Multiple Select

Which of the following were results of the division of Europe after World War II?

• Germany and Berlin were divided into four zones.

• Eastern Europe came under Soviet influence.

• The Iron Curtain began forming.

• Western Europe was controlled by the USSR.

Fill in the Blank

The two superpowers that emerged after World War II and became rivals during the Cold War were the U.S. and ___. (use abbreviations)