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The Allies Turn the Tide Victory in Europe and the Pacific PresentationExpress World War II (1941–1945) Witness History: The Slow March to Victory The Allies Turn the Tide The Home Front Victory in Europe and the Pacific The Holocaust Effects of the War Click a subsection to advance to that particular section. Advance through the slide show using your mouse or the space bar. World War II (1941 - 1945)

Sec 1: The Allies Turn the Tide Axis and Allies Plan Strategy   Main Idea: Germany, Italy, and Japan had common enemies but different goals during the war, while the United States, Britain, and the Soviet Union all considered defeating Germany their ultimate goal. Turning the Tide in Europe Main Idea: The Allies achieved several significant victories against Germany that served as turning points in the war in Europe. Increasing the Pressure on Germany Main Idea: The United States announced that unconditional surrender was the only thing that would end the war, and the Allies increased their force against Germany and Italy to achieve this. Turning the Tide in the Pacific Main Idea: The United States defeated Japan in The Battle of Midway, which served as a turning point in the war in the Pacific and allowed the Americans to take an offensive position against Japan. Continued… Sec 1: The Allies Turn the Tide

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The Home Front New Economic Opportunities Main Idea: During the war, more women entered the workplace, especially in factory and industry jobs. At the same time, African Americans made strides in fighting discrimination on the job. Workers on the Move Main Idea: Workers followed new employment opportunities and migrated to new cities, causing racial conflict in some areas. A Challenge to Civil Liberties Main Idea: Many Japanese Americans faced discrimination and were held in internment camps during World War II. Supporting the War Effort Main Idea: As spending on the war increased, the government implemented economic controls over Americans and worked with the media to encourage support of the war. Continued… Sec 2: The Home Front

Sec 2: The Home Front (con’t) The Home Front (continued…) Witness History: Rosie the Riveter Note Taking: Reading Skill: Identify Main Ideas Map: Manzanar: Internment Camp Chart: Federal Spending Color Transparencies: Victory Gardens History Interactive: More About the Home Front in World War II Progress Monitoring Transparency Sec 2: The Home Front (con’t)

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Sec 3: Victory in Europe and the Pacific Planning Germany’s Defeat   Main Idea: After debating war tactics, the United States, Britain, and the Soviet Union agreed on the best plan of attack for defeating Germany. D-Day Invasion of Normandy Main Idea: On June 6, 1944, known as D-Day, the Allies launched a massive attack on Normandy, considered the first step in invading Germany and ending the war. Liberation of Europe Main Idea: With Allied troops advancing, Hitler planned a counterattack, but his tactics failed and he committed suicide just before Germany surrendered in 1945. Advancing in the Pacific Main Idea: American troops advanced towards Japan by taking over islands in the Pacific and battling with Japanese troops. Continued… Sec 3: Victory in Europe and the Pacific

Sec 3: Victory in Europe and the Pacific (con’t) Victory in Europe and the Pacific (continued…) The Atomic Bomb Ends the War Main Idea: American scientists developed the atomic bomb during World War II, which was dropped on Japan in 1945, leading to its surrender. Witness History: Audie Murphy, American Hero Note Taking: Reading Skill: Recognize Sequence History Interactive: Eyewitness Accounts of D-Day Geography Interactive: World War II in Europe, 1942 – 1945 Geography Interactive: World War II in the Pacific, 1942 — 1945 Color Transparencies: The Manhattan Project Quick Study: Science and Technology of World War II Color Transparencies: The Allies Win the War Decision Point: Should the United States Drop the Atomic Bomb? Progress Monitoring Transparency Sec 3: Victory in Europe and the Pacific (con’t)

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The Holocaust Roots of the Holocaust Main Idea: Hitler blamed Jews for Germany’s problems, and as he rose in power the Nazis began an increasingly violent persecution of Jews. Nazis Adopt “Final Solution” Main Idea: The Nazis built concentration camps, where millions of Jews and other groups were sent to be tortured or killed. The Allies and the Holocaust Main Idea: Today, many people believe the Holocaust could have been prevented, but at the time few realized the extent of the actions of the Nazis. Witness History: “I Have No Words” Note Taking: Reading Skill: Recognize Sequence Graph: Concentration Camps in Europe Note Taking: Reading Skill: Summarize Progress Monitoring Transparency Sec 4: The Holocaust

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Effects of the War Allies Set Postwar Goals Main Idea: Leaders of the United States, Britain, and the Soviet Union met to plan how to divide post-war Europe. A New World Takes Shape Main Idea: After World War II ended, imperialism declined, Eastern European countries became communist or developed new borders, and the Soviet Union and the United States emerged as superpowers International Cooperation Main Idea: After World War II, Americans began to take a more active role in the global economy and political affairs A New American Identity Main Idea: The war had changed how many Americans thought of themselves and the country’s place in the world. Witness History: Nazism on Trial Note Taking: Reading Skill: Understand Effects Continued… Sec 5: Effects of the War

Sec 5: Effects of the War (con’t) Effects of the War (continued…) Color Transparencies: Political Cartoons: Dividing Germany Geography Interactive: The Decline of Imperialism, 1945 – 1989 Analyze: Cause and Effect: World War II Progress Monitoring Transparency Sec 5: Effects of the War (con’t)

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