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.

• Nuremberg Trials

• Organization formed to promote peace and cooperation

• United Nations

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

• Marshall Plan

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

• NATO

• Military alliance to prevent the spread of communism

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

• Provide collective security

• Prevent the spread of communism

• Strengthen military alliances

• Maintain global peace

• Foster international cooperation

• Promote human rights

Arrange the following events in chronological order.

• Six-Day War

• Creation of Israel

• First Intifada

• Partition Plan for Palestine

• 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

• Josef Mengele

• German rocket scientists

• Werner von Braun

• Klaus Barbie

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.

• United Nations (UN)

• Provide collective defense for member nations

• Organization of American States (OAS)

• Promote peace and diplomacy globall

• NATO

• 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

• Environmental damage

• Civilian health crises

• Massive destruction of cities

• Japanese surrender

• Nuclear arms race