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Legacy of WWII
War’s Human Cost 20 million troops killed Millions of civilians killed 21 million refugees
Economic Winners and Losers Many countries in ruins –
the US came out on top Marshall Plan – US gave
$13 billion to rebuild Europe
Changes in American Society Millions of soldiers came home
– baby boom GI Bill – economic and
educational assistance for troops
Housing demand up
Nuremburg Trials Nazi leaders tried with
war crimes 197 tried and convicted
(13 executed)
Creation of UN Replace League of
Nations as international peace keeping organization
International Tensions Creation of Israel Origins of the Cold War