WHY WWII Why do you think World War II happened? Why do we think its so important?

Emergence of World War II

In a nut shell Country Military Civilian Total USSR 12 million 17 million 29 million Poland 597, million 6.27 million Germany 3.25 million 2.44 million 5.69 million Yugoslavia 305, million million Romania 450, , ,000 Hungary 200, , ,000 France 245, , ,000 Italy 380, , ,000 Great Britain 403,000 92, ,000 United States 4 07,000 6, ,000 Czechoslovakia 7, , ,000 Holland 13, , ,000 Greece 19, , ,000 Belgium 76,000 23,000 99,000

Recap Consider the following What was the state of Europe when we last studied it? How was America involved in what we previously talked about? Was a proper solution provided to the problem in Europe?

Trends in post war Europe What was life like in the United States after World War I ? Do you think Europe dealt with the same problem?

Italy Benito Mussolini founds the fascist party Fascism: An aggressive nationalistic movement that considered the nation more important the than the individual. Mussolini uses the fear of communism to rise to power, he promised employment and protection of the middle class. As he rises in power the king of Rome is convinced to make Mussolini Premier.

break down 1. Recognition – List four specific things that you see in the picture a. b. c. d. 2. Connection – Choose two of your observations and connect them in one sentence that explains the picture 3. Analysis – Connect the information in the cartoon to two pieces of outside information 4. Conclusion – Explain what message we are trying to convey in the picture

1. Recognition – List four specific things that you see in the picture a. b. c. d. 2. Connection – Choose two of your observations and connect them in one sentence that explains the picture 3. Analysis – Connect the information in the cartoon to two pieces of outside information 4. Conclusion – Explain what message we are trying to convey in the picture (Text reads Defend him)

Russia Vladimir Lenin: Establishes the communist party, and makes Russia the Union of Soviet Republicans.(USSR) The Communist party was a one party system that was known to suppress individual liberties and punish opponents. Once Lenin died there was a power struggle over who should control the party.

The Future of the USSR Leon Trotsky and Joseph Stalin would compete for power in Russia after Lenin’s death. Stalin would take power instituting five year plans to try and industrialize Russia. Collectives: Family farms that were combined and were owned by the government.

The text states (Liberated woman, build up socialism) 1. Recognition – List four specific things that you see in the picture a. b. c. d. 2. Connection – Choose two of your observations and connect them in one sentence that explains the picture 3. Analysis – Connect the information in the cartoon to two pieces of outside information 4. Conclusion – Explain what message we are trying to convey in the picture

Germany On your own read pages 684 to 685 What does the growing Nazi party in Germany stand for? What points did Hitler make in his book “Mien Kampf”

Hitler’s Germany Hitler was known for being anticommunist, as well an admirer of Mussolini Hitler will use the failing German economy to rise to power. Leads to the formation of the NAZI party, who believed in an anti communist agenda and believed that Germany should expand its territory

Mein Kampf In 1923 the Nazi’s tried to seize power the plan failed and Hitler was arrested. While in Prison Hitler wrote the book Mien Kampf meaning my struggle In the book he stated that Germans with blond hair and blue eyes belonged to a master race. He believed Germany needed space and believed expanding into Poland After Prison Hitler would rise to power.

On your own or with the person sitting next to you answer the following questions about the picture The text states (The Eternal Jew) What sort of stereotypes is the NAZI party trying to form around the Jewish people? Why would they do this? Can you think of any other time some one tried this?

On your own or with the person sitting next to you answer the following questions about the picture Text states (The Capitan of Soviet Country leads us from victory to victory !) With the picture and the text what do you think this picture is trying to accomplish for Stalin? Do you think this picture is likely to be truthful? Why or Why not?

On your own or with the person sitting next to you answer the following questions about the picture The text states (Jews- make wars longer, and start wars) What is Germany blaming the Jewish people for? If you were a Jew living in Germany, and you saw people supporting these ideas how would you feel Why do you think the German people supported this

Japan Read page 685 How was Japan affected by the ailing economy of the world? What does the Japanese military believe will lead to the success of Japan? What happens in Manchuria?

Japan and Manchuria Japan was not making enough money off its exports to cover its imports. As other countries began to suffer they increased fur thing Japan’s economic downfall. Japan’s military blamed corrupt politicians for their downfall. The military believed the best way to improve Japan’s economy was to invade Manchuria

The Neutrality act Under the Neutrality act made it illegal to sell arms to any country at war. It was the hope that this action would keep the United States out of any foreign war.

The Spanish Civil War Begins in 1936 when post election rebellion occurs, which is backed by Spanish Fascist party. The revolt would become a civil war and attract world wide attention Many Americans wanted to become involved in the war and defend against fascism. The U.S. government continued to support not selling arms to warring territories.

Formation of the Axis powers After the Spanish Civil War Germany and Italy decided to cooperate on international issues The pact required that the countries exchange information about communist groups Japan would eventually join them.

Internationalism While this is occurring FDR is beginning to take office. He considers ending the depression to be his first priority He does believe action is needed on some foreign problems Internationalism: The idea that trade between nations helps prevent war. FDR believed that the U.S. should try and keep the peace.

The rise of the Axis Read pages As Hitler and the Nazi party rise in power what are some of the problems they create? Could they be stopped. What does the term Anschluss mean? Why was the Munich Conference assembled. Who is involved what is the result. What does appeasement mean?

Appeasement Appeasement: making concessions in exchange for peace. Anschluss: Hitler’s to unify Austria and Germany Hitler would allow Austria to vote and try and let members of the Nazi party be elected. When it was clear that this would not be the course Hitler decided to send troops into Austria.

Crisis in Munich Germany lays claim to the Sudetenland Sudetenland: An area of Czechoslovakia with a large German speaking population Hitler lays claim to this area and is threatened by both France and Russia that if he takes action they would strike back. Munich Conference: Held between France Britain Italy and Germany to decide the state of Checoslavakia

Hitler on the move Read Pages 690 and 693 What events occurs because of Poland? What deal does Hitler make with Russia? What does the word Blitzkrieg mean and what is it referring to? What is the battle of Britain and why was it important?

Hitler and Poland Hitler announces that he wants control of Danzig, which is a primarily German city. Problem: Danzig is part of Poland Britain and France decide they can no longer let Germany have all of its demands. France and Britain back Poland Hitler begins making deals with Russia

Nazi Soviet Pact Hitler turns to Russia to make a peace deal hoping he will not have to fight them along with Britain and France. The two countries sign a non aggression agreement, and secretly decide to split Poland When Germany takes Poland they will not honor the agreement.

The loss of Poland France By 1939 Germany had begun its invasion of Poland. Poland could not resist for long due to its out dated technology and tactics. The Germans would use a new tactic Blitzkrieg: “Lightening war” The technique used takes planes and paratroops to break lines and stop supplies Germany would use this same idea after out maneuvering France.

Britain stands firm