POLITICAL
Due to there not wanting to be a repeat of WW2. In 1945 ( the end of WW2 ) 51 world powers met together and founeded the United Nations (UN).

SOCIAL
There was a decline in the world's population. This caused many countries to weaken and become reliant on support from others.

POLITICAL
The world became divided into 3 groups. Those who allied with the Soviet Union, those who allied with the United States and those who remained neutra

POLITICAL
After WW2 China began to grow and expand. It was becoming more of a world power, despite the fact that it was communist.

ECONOMIC
The result of the bombings all over Britain, led to a massive operation in attempting to re-build homes and industrial factories. This cost Britain £

SOCIAL
Many towns were bombed during the war, such as: Scarborough, and so many people were left without homes.

POLITICAL
America became the most powerful country in the world.

ECONOMIC
The USA's economy recovered and became the largest in the world. It dominated all other countries, such as : Britain.

SOCIAL
After the men returned home from war, they found that their jobs had been taken by women. This caused employment to be difficult to find.

ECONOMIC
The destruction of factories effected the production of goods, causing Britain to loose 12% of her production capacity.

ECONOMIC
After WW2 there was a great advancement in science and technology. These advances would impact heavily on Britain's economy.

POLITICAL
Germany was divided into 4 parts that were each ruled by victorious powers. This was until a decision was made about what should happen to Germany.

SOCIAL
After the huge loss of live, peoples' morale had lowered. Their faith in their government almost non-existent.

ECOMOMIC
Goverment debts were mounting. America needed repaying.