USII.8a,b Post WWII Changes

What plan did the United States institute to rebuild Europe after World War II?

• The Eisenhower Plan

• The Marshall Plan

• The Roosevelt Initiative

• The Truman Doctrine

Which two countries emerged as global superpowers after World War II?

• United States and China

• United States and Germany

• United States and Soviet Union

• United States and United Kingdom

What was the primary purpose of the United Nations when it was formed?

• To promote global trade

• To prevent future global wars

• To establish a global currency

• To create a world government

What happened to Germany after World War II?

• It became a neutral country

• It was partitioned into East and West Germany

• It was unified under Soviet control

• It was annexed by neighboring countries

What significant change occurred in Japan after World War II?

• It became a communist state

• It was divided into North and South

• It adopted a democratic form of government

• It remained under military rule

What was one reason for the rapid growth of the American economy after World War II?

• Increased military spending

• Rationing of consumer goods

• Decrease in labor force

• Businesses converted to consumer goods production

What change occurred in the American workforce after World War II?

• Women continued to dominate the workforce

• The workforce shifted back to men

• Labor unions were abolished

• Child labor became prevalent

How did Labor Unions become stronger after WWII?

• They merged becoming larger

• They broke apart becoming more focused

• They gained more donations from members

• They got judges on the Supreme Court

Identify the countries that occupied different zones in Germany.

a

b

c

d

United Kingdom

France

United States

Soviet Union

After WWII what method did many Americans used to purchase consumer goods?

• Credit purchasing methods such as installment plans and credit cards.
• Bartering goods and services
• Purchasing through government rations
• Cash-only transactions