Mini Lesson One: Changes in the World after WWII and Decolonization 3/19 Aim: How did nationalism

and the desire for independence affect countries around the world after WWII? Do Now/Check for Understanding: If you were in charge of a major superpower (like the USA) in 1945, what would you do to make sure another world war does not break out?
*Hand in your WWII layering unit.

Changes After World War 2

WORLD Creation of United Nations Creation of Israel Decolonization in Africa & India Japan occupied by the USA COLD WAR 2 Superpowers: USA & USSR Soviet Occupation of Eastern Europe NATO & Warsaw Pacts Potential for Nuclear War

Lets Focus on the World First

United Nations
United

Nations was created in 1945 to correct the problems of the League of Nations The UN was founded on principles of equal rights & international peace Made up of 51 nations, but 5 permanent members (England, China, France, USA, USSR) could decide if the UN would use its military to enforce international law

United Nations Members & When Each Country Joined

Current UN Member States

Israel

Creation of Israel
Since

the early 1900s, Jews wanted to build a separate Jewish country in Palestine After the Holocaust, a Zionist movement (Jews who want their own state) grew & became popular

Creation of Israel
In

1948, the United Nations created Israel, but Arab leaders were angered. 24 hours after its creation, Israel was attacked by Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, Egypt, Jordan. Israel won the battle & shared Jerusalem with the Arabs, but Arab Muslims never accepted the Jewish claim to Israel

British & French Imperialism by 1916

British Mandate System 1920-1948

Israel Created in 1948

Go away!

We have a right to be here! Go away!

Go away!

Go away!

Go away! Go away!

Israel after the Initial Arab War

Areas Occupied by Israel after the Six-Days War in 1967

Check for understanding:

Write for three minutes about ONE of the following questions. If you were Israeli, how might you feel about the creation of the state of Israel and the war that began the next day? If you were Palestinian, how might you feel about the creation of the state of Israel and the war that began the next day?

Decolonization

Decolonization
World

Wars 1 & 2 eroded the supremacy of the major imperialist powers (i.e. France & England) Following World War 2, India & many nations of Africa & Southeast Asia began to rebel (peacefully in most cases) from their imperialist countries & gain their independence.

Decolonization

Check for understanding:

Make a list of non-violent way to protest. What do you think the colonies used?

Japan After World War 2

Dramatic Changes for Japan

During

WW2, Japan attempted to expand to gain territory & power Japans defeat was humiliating, the economy was hurt, & country was destroyed by 2 atomic bombings

Allied (really US) Occupation

General

Douglas MacArthur was sent to occupy & govern Japan after WW2; he was determined to help the Japanese recover A new Japanese Constitution was created that took power from the emperor & created a democracy

Allied (really US) Occupation

Japan

could not have a military; Japan would be protected by the US military in exchange for military bases in South US East military Asia Japan protection USA

Economic Recovery
The

Allied occupation allowed Japan to focus on rebuilding its economy, not its military By the 1980s, Japan was the leading world economic power; now Japan exports more than it imports (called a trade surplus)

Which world power had control over the most colonies following WWII?

Make a prediction based on this chart. What will happen to most colonies following 1945?

Summary

How did nationalism and the desire for independence affect countries around the world after WWII? Imagine that you are living under the rule of a foreign country, make a list of methods you would use to protest and eventually end this foreign domination. Use the term Self-determination in a sentence.