Rise of the United States

Following victory in World War II, the U.S. was a leading military and economic power that sought to protect democratic ideals across the globe.

Destruction and Damage

Key participants in World War II (aside from the U.S.) faced major destruction and rebuilding of their home countries

Women in the Workforce

Women continued active roles in the workplace that began during World War II.

Israel

Established and recognized as an official state and homeland for the Jewish people in 1948.

Marshall Plan

Also known as the European Recovery Program, this U.S. initiative provided $13 billion in aid to help Western European economies after World War II.

International Monetary Fund

International organization created to encourage monetary and trade cooperation among member nations

Baby Boom

Spike in birth rates in most European countries and the United States caused by soldiers returning from service in World War II.

Decolonization

Former European colonies such as India were granted their independence.

War Costs

Countries combined to spend approximately 1 trillion dollars on World War II.

Which alliance won World War II?

Which of the following weapons was used for the first time on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki?

The Nuremberg Trials were held to punish war leaders from which country