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Rust; Global Studies Mini Lesson One: Changes in the World after WWII and Decolonization

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Aim: How did nationalism and the desire for independence affect countries around the world after WWII? Do Now: If you were in charge of a major superpower (like the USA) in !"#$ what would you do to make sure another world war does not %reak out?
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