Question

What were the political effects of the Second World War?

Answer 1

Political effects of the Second World War include;

• The war led to the rise of two super powers, USA & USSR
• Communist zone was extended to include nearly half the continent of Europe resulting into an “iron curtain” that geographically divided Europe.
• Led to cold war, an ideological and economic struggle between the opposing blocks
• With Eastern Europe dominated by former Soviet Union the weakened Western powers had to receive assistance from USA to prevent them from failing into communist hands.
• UNO was founded in 1945 to promote peace, security and international co-operation.
• Led to division of Germany into East & West Germany
• Led to creation of state of Israel aimed at settling the Jews.
• It catalyzed the movement towards decolonization. It intensified the struggle for independence in the colonies.
• With introduction of Marshal’s plan, USA found herself getting more involved in European affairs.
• The war led to the production of nuclear weapons. The world had to live under the threats of a nuclear war.