Legacy of WW1 World War 1 had left Russia with a COMMUNIST rule, Germany bitter with the Treaty of Versailles, and Europe in financial ruin. Many Americans saw WW1 as a TRAGEDYand were reluctant to get involved in another war. Dictatorships sprang up in key countries such as, Germany, Russia, and Italy. Dictator- a ruler who has absolute authority/total power over a country and its government.

Dictators in the World

Dictators in the World Directly responsible for Pearl Harbor

Dictators in the World What was life like in Nazi Germany under Hitler’s dictatorship? (remember, Hitler was initially elected to power) Under Hitler, Germany seeks to rise out of the Great Depression and restore it’s national heritage: ~Public works projects (autobahn) ~Expanding industry (Volkswagen) ~Diminishing unemployment ~National Pride Life in Hitler's Germany VIDEO

Timeline to War…. "Peace for Our Time" VIDEO 1933 1937 March 1938 September 1938 Germany and Japan Leave the League of Nations Hitler builds up the military (direct violation of the Treaty of Versailles) Hitler marches into Austria unopposed and declared a union with Austria   Munich Conference: France and Great Britain agree to give Hitler a part of Czechoslovakia to avoid war. APPEASEMENT "Peace for Our Time" VIDEO

Timeline to War…. Blitzkrieg: Rapid, full-force, short campaigns EFFECT September 1939 August 1939 March 1939 WORLD WAR II BEGINS Stalin and Hitler invade Poland. Hitler uses a new military tactic: Blitzkrieg (lightening war) Stalin (Russia) and Hitler sign a non-aggression pact committing to never attacking each other   Hitler marches in and takes all of Czechoslovakia Hitler Invades Poland VIDEO Stop and Process: Imagine you were an American reading about these events happening in Europe. Would you be fearful? What emotions would you have?

FDR Re-Election- 1940 The Democratic Party broke Presidential TRADITION in 1940 and nominated FDR for a third term as President. Later, a Constitutional change in 1951, the 22nd AMENDMENT would restrict Presidents to serving just two terms During his campaign, Roosevelt supported the popular idea that the US should remain neutral in WW2.

Summarizing the Causes: Causes of WWII Rise of European Dictators Failure of the League of Nations Appeasement Fails: The Munich Conference Germany Invaded Poland Stop and Think… Circle the cause that you think was the most important. Why? Be able to defend your answer

America and Neutrality Term and Definition The United States Definition in your own Words Neutrality:   the state of not supporting or helping either side in a conflict or disagreement Consumed by the Great Depression, America attempted to remain neutral at the start of WWII. There is evidence that America tried to remain neutral but there is also evidence that America was preparing for war.

America and Neutrality Lend-Lease Act VIDEO Evidence that the U.S. Tried to Remain Neutral Evidence that the U.S. Prepared for War 1. Americans were still recovering from the Great Depression   2. Neutrality Acts: a. Americans could not travel on ships of Nations at war b. Americans could not sell arms to countries at war. 5. ”Cash and Carry” Act-in Sept 1939, Roosevelt persuaded Congress to pass this act- this allowed nations to buy US arms and transport them in their own ships 1. First peace time draft 2. Lend-Lease Act- sell, lease, or lend war materials to “any country whose defense was vital to the United States.” 3. Flying Tigers- American volunteer fighter pilots recruited to send supplies and engage in combat with Japanese pilots. Goal: destroy Japan war production Think about what you know: Do you think America was legitimately trying to stay neutral or was America preparing to join the war? Support your answer with evidence.

What a dictatorship looks like… On a separate sheet of paper, tell me what similarities and differences you see between the two political rallies. Then, think of what steps can be taken to prevent a political party from reaching this kind of power and influence over a country. (civil rights, constitution, protests) Nuremburg Rally 1938 VIDEO North Korea Rally