Post World War 2 Web Activity

Describe what parts of Europe were like after WWII.

• Prosperous and thriving

• In ruins and devastated

• Unchanged and stable

• Rapidly industrializing

Which two nations were the most powerful after WWII? Why?

• Germany and France, due to economic recovery

• USA and USSR, due to military and political influence

• UK and China, due to colonial expansion

• Japan and Italy, due to technological advancements

Who occupied West Germany following the war? How long did they occupy West Germany?

• USA, 10 years

• USSR, 5 years

• Allied Powers, until 1990

• France, 15 years

Why was the Berlin Wall built?

• To prevent military invasions

• To separate different ethnic groups

• To stop the emigration from East to West Berlin

• To create a tourist attraction

When did the Berlin Wall finally come down?

• 1985

• 1989

• 1991

• 1995

How did U.S. leaders use the plan to combat communism?

• By promoting military alliances

• By providing economic stability

• By enforcing political reforms

• By encouraging cultural exchanges

According to Marshall, what is his policy directed against?

• Economic instability

• Totalitarian regimes

• Military aggression

• Cultural isolation

What did the U.S. ship to Europe as part of the plan?

• Military equipment

• Food and supplies

• Cultural artifacts

• Technological devices

What was the Truman Doctrine?

• A military alliance

• A policy to contain communism

• An economic treaty

• A cultural exchange program

What was emphasized in the Truman Doctrine?

• Economic development

• Military expansion

• Support for free peoples

• Cultural integration