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Chapter 18 Maps and Charts |
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Maps |
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The Marshall Plan
In 1947 the Marshall
Plan was announced. This plan gave aid to
countries trying to recover from World War II.
Much of the aid was in the form of food, fuel,
and farming equipment. The map illustrates countries that recieved aid under the plan.
Text connection: page 541
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Israel, 1949
In 1947 the United
Nations proposed to divide British-controlled
Palestine into Arab and Jewish states. When
the British army withdrew its forces from the
region in 1948, war broke out between Israel
and neighboring Arab states.
Text connection: page 536
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Nuclear Technology
Even as the first atomic bomb was being used to end World War II, scientists were looking at nuclear energy as a future source of power. The map shows locations of test sites, research centers, and power plants.
Text connection: page 540, 556-57
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Charts |
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UN Decision-Making Bodies
Delegates from 50 nations assembled to draft the charter of the United Nations Organization. The
charter was signed June 26, 1945. This chart shows the organization and function of the UN.
Text connection: page 535
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