Post WWII World

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What was a primary goal in forming the United Nations at the end of World War II?

To divide territories among victorious nations.
To prevent future global conflicts by promoting world peace. (correct)
To establish military alliances against aggressor nations
To promote global economic trade and development.

The Soviet Union's actions after WWII included supporting democracy in the Eastern European countries it liberated.

False (B)

What was the main purpose of the Marshall Plan?

financial aid

In the capitalist system, individuals are not considered ______ and have free rights.

equal Signup and view all the answers

Match the following characteristics with the correct economic system:

Capitalism = Private ownership and free markets Communism = State ownership and centralized control Signup and view all the answers

How was Germany divided after World War II?

Germany was divided into two countries, East and West Germany, each with its own government. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Bonn was the capital of communist East Germany after WWII.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which city became the capital of East Germany after WWII?

East Berlin Signup and view all the answers

In 1946, Winston Churchill warned of an "______" descending across Europe.

Iron Curtain Signup and view all the answers

Match the capital with the correct German state after WWII:

West Germany = Bonn East Germany = East Berlin Signup and view all the answers

What was a key difference between capitalism and communism as it relates to individual rights?

Communism emphasizes equality for everyone; capitalism doesn't. (B) Signup and view all the answers

The Marshall Plan primarily provided military aid to Western European countries after World War II.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which organization was formed in 1945 to promote world peace?

United Nations Signup and view all the answers

After being liberated from Germany after WWII, the Soviet Union held onto countries in ______ Europe.

Eastern Signup and view all the answers

Match the following concept with the correct description:

United Nations = An organization formed to promote world peace Marshall Plan = A plan to distribute financial aid Iron Curtain = A warning from Winston Churchill about the state of Europe Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the "Iron Curtain" as described by Winston Churchill?

It represented the ideological and physical division between Western democratic countries and the Soviet-controlled Eastern Bloc. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Under communism, everyone has free rights.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which WWII event resulted in the creation of the United Nations?

End of WWII Signup and view all the answers

East Berlin became the capital of the ______ East Germany.

communist Signup and view all the answers

Match the location to the government type:

Bonn = Democratic East Berlin = Communist Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

1945 - End of WWII & United Nations Formed

WWII ends; the United Nations is formed to promote world peace with headquarters in NYC.

Soviet actions after WWII

The Soviets aimed to spread its economic and socio-political beliefs and military power around the world, holding onto countries in Eastern Europe it had liberated from Germany after WWII.