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Yalta Conference Decisions: Lessons Learned for Post-War Era

In this lesson, students will analyze the impact of decisions made at the Yalta Conference and Germany's division post-World War II. Through text, illustrated responses, and document analysis, students will draw conclusions on Allied strategies and the formation of the United Nations. They will explore the complexities of maintaining peace and security in the aftermath of global conflict. Warm-up activities include watching a video on the end of World War II and reflecting on the planned invasion of Japan. The lesson aims to engage students in critical thinking and historical analysis of post-war developments.

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Yalta Conference Decisions: Lessons Learned for Post-War Era

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  1. Post-War Objective: Students will draw conclusions regarding decisions made at the Yalta Conference and Germany’s division through text, illustrated and written response. Warm-Up: Watch the video and answer in one sentence in your notebook: After August 9, 1945, why was the Allied planned invasion of Japan never carried out?

  2. Warm Up Video • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPcRfzRtM9o • “World War II: How did it end?”, watchmojo.com, youtube.

  3. Read “Allied Strategy and Post-War Europe” • Read the document and complete the Allied Strategy Instructions.

  4. The Division of Germany after World War 2

  5. The United Nations An international organization founded in 1945 after World War II by 51 countries committed to maintaining international peace and security, developing friendly relations among nations and promoting social progress, better living standards and human rights.

  6. assessment • The war has ended but peace is not guaranteed. Imagine you do not know what happened after 1945. Would you predict that peace is possible? Why or why not?

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