* The Allied Powers emerged victorious, with the United States, the Soviet Union, and the United Kingdom as the dominant players in the postwar world.
* The Axis Powers were defeated, and their territories were divided among the Allied Powers.
* The Cold War began between the United States and the Soviet Union, as they competed for global dominance.
* The United Nations was created as an international organization to promote peace and security.
* The European Union was formed as a political and economic union of European countries.
Economic changes
* The global economy was devastated by the war, but it recovered quickly in the postwar period.
* The United States emerged as the world's leading economic power.
* The Bretton Woods system was established to regulate international trade and finance.
* The Marshall Plan provided economic aid to Western Europe to help it rebuild after the war.
* Japan and Germany experienced rapid economic growth in the postwar period.
Social and cultural changes
* The war led to significant changes in social and cultural norms.
* Women gained more opportunities in the workforce and in society.
* The civil rights movement in the United States fought for equality for African Americans.
* The sexual revolution led to changes in attitudes about sex and sexuality.
* The counterculture movement rejected traditional values and promoted alternative lifestyles.
Technological changes
* The war accelerated the development of new technologies, such as the atomic bomb, radar, and jet engines.
* These technologies had a profound impact on the world, both in terms of warfare and civilian life.
* The space race between the United States and the Soviet Union led to further advancements in technology.