The 1950's EOC Reading pg 270-Stop at 277 Changes in Daily Life

Section: Refugees Give an example of how the US reacted to the refugee situation following WWII.

• The US provided military support to countries hosting refugees.
• The US established internment camps for European refugees.
• The US implemented the Displaced Persons Act of 1948 to admit European refugees.
• The US closed its borders to all refugees after WWII.

Section: Japan after WWII Give at least 2 examples of how the US changed Japanese society.

• 1. Introduction of democratic governance. 2. Land reforms that redistributed land to farmers.
• Implementation of a one-party system.
• Establishment of a monarchy in Japan.
• Promotion of traditional samurai culture.

Section: Israel The current war between Israel and the terror organization Hamas, is an example of the conflict between the Muslim Arab nations and the state of Israel. This conflict began with the creation of the Nation of Israel by the UN in 1948 in that particular location. Why did some Jewish people that wanted to establish a homeland in the Middle East choose the British controlled area geographically known as Palestine?

• Due to historical ties, religious significance, and British support for a Jewish homeland.

• They believed it was the only area without historical conflicts.
• They were forced to relocate by neighboring countries.
• They chose Palestine for its abundant natural resources.

Section: The United Nations The UN started in 1942 and is like the League of Nations, except the US is a member and the UN has a military force. What are three given reasons for the UN's existence?

• 1. 1. To promote military alliances among nations.

  2. 2. To facilitate an arms race

  3. 3. To create a world order under multinational rule

• 1. To maintain international peace and security. 2. To promote social and economic development. 3. To uphold human rights.
• 1. 1. To establish a global currency system.

  2. 2. To end the alliances of Europe and Asia

Section: The United Nations What is required for the UN to take any military action?

• All 5 permanent members must agree to it.

• Approval from the Secretary-General.
• A majority vote from the General Assembly.

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was modeled after the Declaration of Independence and includes the right to life, liberty, and security of a person, right to work and leisure, and freely participate in the cultural life of the community. Did all countries sign it?

• Yes
• No

The _________ __________ provided approximately 13 billion in aid to help rebuild and helped establish stable democracies and prevented the spread of Communism which tends to spread when an economy is bad.

• MARSHALL PLAN
• LEND-LEASE
• GREAT SOCIETY
• NEW DEAL

Definition of the Cold War.

• A peaceful coexistence between the US and the Soviet Union.
• The Cold War was a period of geopolitical tension between the Soviet Union and the United States from the late 1940s to the early 1990s.
• A military conflict between NATO and the Warsaw Pact.
• A series of trade agreements between Eastern and Western Europe.

What was the purpose of the Berlin Wall? AND What would happen to people that tried to get over it?

• The Berlin Wall was to stop East Germans from escaping to the West; those who tried to cross it often faced arrest or death.

• The Berlin Wall was a historical monument; people were free to walk over it without consequences.
• The purpose of the Berlin Wall was to protect East Germany from Western spies; crossing it was a sign of loyalty.
• The Berlin Wall was built to promote tourism in East Germany; crossing it was encouraged.

What is the purpose of NATO?

• To establish a global defense agreement in which member nations agree to provide economic and medical ail to 3rd world developing countries to ensure peace.

• To promote economic cooperation among member countries. There would be no tariffs between the US and North American countries.

• To provide collective defense against Communist attack and ensure the security of its member countries.

• To provide humanitarian aid during natural disasters and provide defense to its member countries.