The Bretton Woods Conference
Benn Steil talks about the creation of the Bretton Woods system following World War II.
Description
Benn Steil talks about the creation of the Bretton Woods system following World War II.
Bell Ringer Assignment
- Explain the purpose of Bretton Woods.
- What were the other goals of the U.S. Treasury under FDR at the conference?
- Explain Henry Morgenthau's position at the conference.
- Explain the terms that were agreed upon between the U.S. and Britain in the deal.
Participants
Vocabulary
- Creditor
- Harry Dexter White
- Harry S. Truman
- Henry Morgenthau
- Imperial Trade Preference
- International Monetary Fund
- John Maynard Keynes
- Jr.
- New Deal
- U. S. Treasury