Terms 2

Marshall Plan:

In the 1900’s the United States gave over 13 billion dollars to European countries to help them rebuild after the war. The money helped boost Europe’s economy significantly and helped get them back on their feet. Because of the help it destroyed barriers and countries developed a continental economic bond.

Nuremburg Trials:

In the 1900’s the Allied Forces tried the German Nazi’s after WW2. Introduced was punishment for War Crimes. The allied forces made known and punished the Nazi’s for their atrocities. It also made the US soldiers more aware of racism and discriminations when they got back home.

Otto von Bismark:

In the 1800’s Germany Otto was a German-Prussian political leader of the late 19^th century, and a dominant figure in world affairs. As prime minister of Prussia, he oversaw the unification of Germany. He became the Chancellor of the North German Confederation. He designed the German Empire, becoming its first chancellor and dominating its affairs until he was removed by Wilhelm ll. His diplomacy of Realpolitik and powerful rule gained him the nickname “The Iron Chancellor”. (Gabe kind of covered everything so this is his)

Ronald Regan:

Religious conservatives were an important part of his election in the “Republican Revolution”.  He was president during the Cold War and his ultimate goal was to rid the world of nuclear weapons. He spoke in Berlin while the wall was still raised, and had major influences during the war on all the leaders. He made an agreement with the soviet union to end the cold war.