PPT-Chapter 11 World War II

Chapter 11 World War II 19391945 World War II marked the beginning of the nations role as a superpower The war also transformed the American economy into an enormously productive and enduringly prosperous economy. (Note: “World War I” is an American term. The correct terminology in Canada [and Britain] is “The First World War”). The Old World Order. In 1914, the world was dominated by imperialist empires. Almost all of these empires were based in Europe. As a result, empires like the British, German, French, Italian, Austro-Hungarian, Russian and Ottoman were in constant competition, particularly in Africa.. Section 1: Dictators Threaten World Peace. S E C T I O N . 1. Dictators Threaten World Peace. Why do you think Hitler found widespread support among the German people?. ANSWER. Germany was devastated by the effects of World War I. The nation suffered from severe economic depression. Hitler promoted the Nazi party as a way to restore national pride.. 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 . Important strands in Chapter 14. The Nation Divides. The Deep South secedes while the Upper South wavers . (Dec 1860-April 1861) . *. The Confederacy is formed. South Carolina forces the issue: Fort Sumter (April 1861). First . World War 1914–18. Australian troops in the Turkish Lone Pine . trenches.. Australia's . early involvement in the Great War included the Australian Naval and Military Expeditionary Force landing at . Objective:. To Understand the causes of World War II.. To understand the major events that occurred during the war.. To understand the major turning points during the war.. To understand the events that led to the end of the war.. Chapters 22-25 . History Alive!. , Ch. 11 . Americans. History Alive!.  . Ch. . 22: From Neutrality to War . p. . 283-291. “Was it in the national interest of the US to stay neutral or declare war in 1917?”. Causes of WWI. Imperialism. Nationalism. Alliance System. Militarism. Start of World War One. The southeastern region of Europe was known as a “powder keg” . Many national groups in the region tried to break free from Austria-Hungary. M – . Militarism. : Fascination with war and a strong military. A – . Alliances. : Agreements among varying nations to help each other out. I – . Imperialism. : Building empires and competition for markets. The “MAIN” Causes of WWI. . The underlying causes that created a powder keg in Europe that was ready to explode.. Militarism:. The large European powers began an industrial military arms race.. Buildup to US Entrance. Sussex Pledge. Germany damaged a merchant ship killing 80. Wilson told Germany if they didn’t give notice, he would break off diplomatic relations. Germany agreed to give warning for merchant and passenger ships. World War II and Cold War Paulding County : U.S. History Standards SSUSH19 Examine the origins, major developments, and the domestic impact of World War II, including the growth of the federal government. The Great War. Setting The Stage For War. Causes of World War I. M. . ilitarism. A. . lliances. . N. . ationalism. . I. . mperialism. A. . ssassination. C. . ompetition. . M. ilitarism . The Cold War Between the United States and the USSR. A War of Ideology and Visions, 1945 – 1991. The Cold War lasted from the end of World War II until the collapse of the Soviet Union. . The United States.