7.14 Heimler Postwar Diplomacy and U.S. Involvement in WWII
Group 1
Use the provided excerpt and your knowledge of U.S. history to answer the following questions about the consequences of U.S. involvement in World War II and postwar diplomacy.
The war-ravaged condition of Asia and Europe, and the dominant U.S. role in the Allied victory and postwar peace settlements, allowed the United States to emerge from the war as the most powerful nation on Earth.
AP US History CED, Key Concept 7.3.III.E.
Question 1a
What was one major reason the United States emerged as a superpower after World War II?
The U.S. suffered minimal domestic destruction compared to other nations.
The U.S. had the largest army in the world.
The U.S. was the only country with nuclear weapons.
The U.S. had the most advanced technology in all sectors.
Question 1b
Which program was implemented by the United States to aid European nations in rebuilding after World War II?
The Marshall Plan
The Truman Doctrine
The Lend-Lease Program
The Yalta Agreement
Question 1c
What was the primary goal of the United Nations when it was established after World War II?
To prevent future wars and maintain international peace.
To promote global economic development.
To expand democratic governments worldwide.
To establish a global currency.
Question 1d
Why did the League of Nations fail to prevent World War II?
The United States did not join, and it lacked enforcement power.
It was too focused on economic issues.
It was dissolved before World War II began.
It was only supported by European countries.
Question 1e
What was the purpose of the Yalta Conference held during World War II?
To discuss the postwar reorganization of Europe.
To plan the invasion of Normandy.
To negotiate peace with Japan.
To establish the United Nations.
Question 1f
How did the United States attempt to limit the spread of Soviet communism in Europe after World War II?
By implementing the Marshall Plan to aid in European reconstruction.
By establishing military bases in Eastern Europe.
By forming the Warsaw Pact.
By signing a non-aggression pact with the Soviet Union.
Question 1g
Which of the following was a significant consequence of the United States' role in World War II?
The U.S. became a leader in establishing international peacekeeping organizations.
The U.S. withdrew from international politics.
The U.S. economy collapsed due to war expenses.
The U.S. adopted a policy of isolationism.
Question 1h
What was a key feature of the United Nations that distinguished it from the League of Nations?
It had peacekeeping forces provided by member nations.
It was based in the United States.
It focused solely on economic issues.
It was a military alliance.
Question 1i
Which event highlighted the failure of the League of Nations and led to the creation of the United Nations?
World War II
The Great Depression
The Korean War
The Cuban Missile Crisis
Question 1j
What strategy did the United States use to ensure that European nations would choose democratic capitalism over Soviet communism?
Providing economic aid through the Marshall Plan.
Threatening military intervention.
Imposing trade embargoes on communist countries.
Signing mutual defense treaties with all European nations.
Group 2
United Nations charter is signed; June 26, 1945
In the summer of 1945, leaders from 50 countries gathered in San Francisco to agree upon an international treaty to enshrine the equal rights of all people and maintain peace.
This resulting treaty, the UN Charter, is the founding document of the United Nations, which pledged to save succeeding generations from the scourge of war. In over 70 years since its creation, the United Nations maintains international peace and security, protects human rights, delivers humanitarian aid, supports sustainable development and climate action, and upholds international law.
The Charter was signed on 26 June 1945, at the conclusion of the United Nations Conference on International Organization, and came into force on 24 October 1945. The United Nations can take action on a wide variety of issues due to its unique international character and the powers vested in its Charter, which is considered an international treaty. As such, the UN Charter is an instrument of international law, and UN Member States are bound by it. The UN Charter codifies the major principles of international relations, from sovereign equality of States to the prohibition of the use of force in international relations.
Question 2a
📝 The Formation of the United Nations
Explain how the United Nations was created to be stronger than the League of Nations. In your response, describe its intended purpose and provide specific examples of how it differed from the League.
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