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.

• NATO

• Military alliance to prevent the spread of communism

• Nuremberg Trials

• Organization formed to promote peace and cooperation

• Marshall Plan

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

• United Nations

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

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

• Prevent the spread of communism

• Provide collective security

• Strengthen military alliances

• Foster international cooperation

• Maintain global peace

• Promote human rights

Arrange the following events in chronological order.

• First Intifada

• Six-Day War

• Creation of Israel

• Partition Plan for Palestine

• 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

• Klaus Barbie

• Werner von Braun

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.

• NATO

• Promote regional stability and cooperation in the Americas

• United Nations (UN)

• Promote peace and diplomacy globall

• Organization of American States (OAS)

• Provide collective defense for member nations

Sort each item into Immediate Effects or Long-Term Effects.

Groups:

(a) Immediate Effects

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(b) Long-Term Effects

• Massive destruction of cities

• Japanese surrender

• Civilian health crises

• Nuclear arms race

• Environmental damage