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

• Military alliance to prevent the spread of communism

• United Nations

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

• Marshall Plan

• Organization formed to promote peace and cooperation

• NATO

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

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

• Strengthen military alliances

• Maintain global peace

• Prevent the spread of communism

• Foster international cooperation

• Promote human rights

• Provide collective security

Arrange the following events in chronological order.

• Partition Plan for Palestine

• First Intifada

• Six-Day War

• Creation of Israel

• 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

• German rocket scientists

• Josef Mengele

• 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

• NATO

• Promote peace and diplomacy globall

• Organization of American States (OAS)

• 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

• Nuclear arms race

• Massive destruction of cities

• Civilian health crises

• Japanese surrender