MWH Module 7 Section #12 Bellwork

What precedent was established by the Nuremberg Trials?

• National leaders can be held accountable for crimes against humanity

• Only military leaders can be tried for war crimes

• Propaganda is legal and encouraged during war to establish a common enemy

• Soldiers cannot be punished for following orders

Match each key term with its definition.

• Marshall Plan

• Organization formed to promote peace and cooperation

• United Nations

• U.S. economic aid to rebuild war-torn Europe

• NATO

• Military alliance to prevent the spread of communism

• Nuremberg Trials

• Trials of Nazi leaders for war crimes and crimes against humanity

The Holocaust revealed that even ​ (a)   could commit horrific acts under propaganda and prejudice.

• advanced societies
• isolated tribes
• democratic governments
• religious institutions
• well-meaning governments

Sort each goal into either the United Nations (UN) or North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).

Groups:

(a) United Nations (UN)

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(b) NATO

• Promote human rights

• Foster international cooperation

• Provide collective security

• Strengthen military alliances

• Maintain global peace

• Prevent the spread of communism

Arrange the following events in chronological order.

• First Intifada

• Creation of Israel

• Partition Plan for Palestine

• Six-Day War

• Oslo Accords

“All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights.”

Excerpt from the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), 1948

What was the intended purpose of this document after WWII?

• To support specific religious values especially the Jewish religion

• To prevent future genocides and protect individual rights

• To create new war alliances between former enemies

• To reward Allied leaders for their loyalty and bravery

Drag each name or program to the correct category.

Groups:

(a) Escaped Prosecution

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(b) Operation Paperclip

• Klaus Barbie

• Werner von Braun

• Josef Mengele

• German rocket scientists

What was a major outcome of the Holocaust for Jewish survivors?

• They returned immediately to their homes in Germany and surrounding areas

• They became war heroes in Germany and celebrated leaders for years to come

• They were sent to the Soviet Union and forced into prison camps there

• They faced displacement, trauma, and the destruction of communities

Match each organization to its purpose.

• Organization of American States (OAS)

• Provide collective defense for member nations

• NATO

• Promote peace and diplomacy globall

• United Nations (UN)

• Promote regional stability and cooperation in the Americas

Sort each item into Immediate Effects or Long-Term Effects.

Groups:

(a) Immediate Effects

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(b) Long-Term Effects

• Civilian health crises

• Environmental damage

• Japanese surrender

• Massive destruction of cities

• Nuclear arms race