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Legacy of the War

Legacy of the War. Casualties: Of the 70 million who fought in the war, 25 million died. The civilian deaths were almost as high at 24 million. Among those 25 million casualties American casualties tolled up to 300,000, and more than 800,000 were left wounded.

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Legacy of the War

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  1. Legacy of the War • Casualties: Of the 70 million who fought in the war, 25 million died. The civilian deaths were almost as high at 24 million. Among those 25 million casualties American casualties tolled up to 300,000, and more than 800,000 were left wounded. • Economy: The demands of the war helped stimulate productivity and helped create enough jobs to end the Great depression.

  2. Politics: As a result of the war victory, the Democratic party gained control in congress. The war also caused public opinion to lean away from previous isolationist ideals and increased U.S. involvement in world politics. • United Nations: Allied representatives from the U.S., Soviet Union, Great Britain, and China met to create a peacekeeping union to prevent future wars and mediate international conflicts.

  3. Global consequences: The destruction in Europe caused the U.S. to rise as the foremost military and economic power in the world and weakened all other global powers.

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