End of World War II

Which two countries emerged as "Super Powers" after WWII?

• United States and Germany

• United States and the Soviet Union

• Germany and the Soviet Union

• France and Great Britain

Check the main reasons why cities like Atlanta grew rapidly after WW2.

• technology made farming easier

• they offered free healthcare and housing

• industries were moving to Atlanta

• Tenant Farmers/ Sharecroppers weren't needed as much on farms

• the economy was better there

The message of this propaganda poster is...

• eat your veggies

• do not trust the fruits & veggies at your local grocery store

• grow victory gardens to help the war cause

What lead to the surrender of Japan and the end of World War II in the Pacific?

• The US dropped atomic bombs on 2 Japanese cities.

• Japan dropped atomic bombs on Pearl Harbor Naval Base.

• Russia defeated the Japanese in North Korea.

• The U.S. agreed to help rebuild Japan.

What did the governments of the United States and Japan agree to do at the end of WW2?

• Work together to rebuild Japan

• Work together to defeat the Russians.

• Work together to defeat the Nazis

• Stop the spread of Communism into Asia

How could Japan be described immediately AFTER WWII

• devastated with widespread destruction

• economically powerful with a weak military

• powerful with the newly gained territory

• strong military strength with a weak economy

Who was General Douglas MacArthur

• British military officer in charge of repairing relations between US and Japan

• US Military Officer responsible for the surrender of the Nazis

• US Military Officer in charge of rebuilding Japan after WWII

• Russian Military Officer responsible for planning Japanese reparations to China

Which international organization was established after World War II to promote peace and cooperation among countries?

• A) League of Nations

• B) United Nations

• C) NATO

• D) European Union

What was the primary purpose of the Marshall Plan after World War II?

• A) To rebuild the economies of European countries

• B) To establish military bases in Europe

• C) To promote communism in Eastern Europe

• D) To create a single European currency

Which conference held in 1945 aimed to discuss the reorganization of post-war Europe?

• A) Yalta Conference

• B) Potsdam Conference

• C) Tehran Conference

• D) Geneva Conference