PPT-World War II 1939-1945

Objectives Define fascism totalitarianism and Nazism Analyze causes for the rise of the totalitarian dictators in Europe Summarize aspects of the Nuremberg Laws Explain how the depression plays a role in the rise of totalitarian leaders . (1936-1941). USHC 7.1 . . Analyze . the decision of the United States to enter World War II, including the nation’s movement from a policy of isolationism to international involvement and the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. . Manchuria (1931). Northern province of China. Japanese problem – overpopulation and lack of . natural resources.. Military take over. “League of Nations” – impose sanctions (restrictions) – slap on the wrist. The Second . World War. War Begins. The Second World War grew out of the depression. In their misery and suffering many people turned away from democratic governments and toward extremist leaders. Countries like Germany, Italy and Japan were taken over by aggressive leaders who thought war was the solutions to their problems.. Life 1939-41. Initial impact of war- autarky, rationing, Hitler youth no air raids . til. 1943.. Women- 1939 6.2 mill worked 13 mill men in war. Jan 1943 women to sign up for work 400000 41%. Propaganda- Goebbels- press radio films positive. World War II (1939–1945). Axis powers (Germany, Italy, Japan, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria) . versus . Allies (U.S., Britain, France, USSR, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Denmark, Greece, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, South Africa, Yugoslavia).. Text . Important changes took place in the 20 years between the two . world wars (1919-1939). Title. What was Europe like after World War I ? . Text . Important changes took place in the 20 years between the two . From 1942 on, Germany could only hang on and try to exhaust its enemies, but their superior resources and increasingly skilled armies made the outcome first predictable and then inevitable. . This was a situation that Hitler created. Where the Allies had a clear strategic concept, he had none. . Section 3. First they came for the Socialists, and I did not speak . out —. Because I was not a Socialist. .. Then they came for the Trade Unionists, and I did not speak . out – . Because I was not a Trade Unionist. What’s Essential?. Causes of the War (underlying and direct). Reasons for American Neutrality (various acts/events). Reason for American entrance: Pearl Harbor. Wartime goals of the Allies. Major battles: D-Day, Iwo Jima, Okinawa. II. 17-3. Terms and People. D-Day. − . June 6, 1944, the day Allied forces invaded France. Battle of the Bulge . −. German counterattack that failed, resulting in an Allied victory. Harry S. Truman . Hitler and Stalin sign the Nazi-Soviet Non-Aggression Pact. This frees up Germany from fighting a two-front war. Germany . I. nvades Poland!. Sept. 1, 1939 – World War II officially begins. - GBR and FRA declare war on GER soon after. Primarily a continuation of unresolved issues from 1919. Treaty of Versailles…. resentment. Adolf Hitler played off the resentment to fain power. Global Depression. October 29, 1929, the Great Depression crashed the global economy. World War II. . knowyourmeme.com. Navajo Code Talkers . by Nathan . Aaseng. Describes how the American military in World War II used a group of Navajo Indians to create an indecipherable code based on their native language . Elsewhere in the world the United States had become a global political and economic power. While Congress and public opinion had voted for ‘isolationism’ after the war in practice the US had continued to use the twin policies of ‘gunboat...