BELLWORK 1. Describe the events leading to the end of war in Europe. 2. Describe the events leading to the end of war in the Pacific. 3. What new technology was used in WWII? 4. Make a prediction  Who becomes the new “superpowers?” 5. THINKER: As you know, Germany and Japan were both tried for war crimes after WWII for their brutality against civilians. Do you think the U.S. and Soviet Union should have been persecuted too? (Think about effects of atomic bomb and Great Purges!)

Effects in post-WWII Germany Germany was totally defeated, and the Nazi regime brought down. Its leaders were tried for crimes against humanity at Nuremberg. German cities were in ruins from a massive bombing campaign. Germany was divided into 4 zones of occupation by the victorious powers

Effects in post-WWII England England was devastated by the war, having experienced extensive bombing during the 1940 blitz by the Germans. The economy depended on recovery & aid from the United States. England rapidly phased out most of its remaining colonies in the years immediately following the war.

Effects in post-WWII France France had not experienced the enormous human losses sustained in the First World War, but would have to recover from the effects of Nazi occupation. Like England, France would be compelled to dismantle its colonial empire in the years following the war. This was a particularly traumatic and drawn out process for the French, in Algeria and in Vietnam where they fought prolonged and bitter wars in an attempt to maintain their colonial control. England and France no longer held a status of power comparable to the United States or the Soviet Union.

Effects in post-WWII Soviet Union The Soviets had suffered immeasurably during the war, and western SU was devastated by the land warfare which was primarily on Soviet territory. But, in the process of defeating the Germans, the Russians had built a large and powerful army, which occupied most of Eastern Europe at the end of the war. The great resources and population of SU assured that the Soviet Union would be, along with the United States, one of two super- powers.

Effects in post-WWII United States The United States economy was greatly stimulated by the war, even more so than in World War I. The depression was brought to an end, and new industrial centers were built all over the United States. By avoiding the physical destruction of war, the U.S. economy dominated the world economy. After 4 years of military buildup, the U.S. had also become the leading military power. The position of the United States as world leader was now more obvious than ever.

Unit 8 Study Guide Next Friday is your Unit 8 test over WWII. The study guide is also due next Friday. Answer the questions on your own sheet of paper. To help you review, we will now complete a class timeline.

WWII Timeline Purpose: Design a timeline that includes the important WWII events. To start: Everyone was given a specific event from the conflict. You will have 2 minutes to describe that event and it’s importance. Once everyone is done, you will work as a class to put these events in the correct order. Once everyone is finished, we will discuss as a class, and you can put the information on your study guide.

WWII Timeline

Hitler violates the Treaty of Versailles March 9, 1935 to March Hitler creates an air force, increases the size of his army and takes back the Rhineland.

Germany annexes Austria March 13, 1938 Hitler takes control of his native land and increases the size of the German empire

Nazi-Soviet non aggression pact August 23, 1939 Hitler promised Stalin that he would not attack the Soviet Union in an effort to extend the land Germany controlled. He would break this promise.

Germany invades Poland September 1, 1939 This act would cause Britain and France to declare war on Germany, starting WWII.

Japan attacks Pearl Harbor December 7, 1941 This act would pull the United States into the war.

D-Day June 6, 1944 Allied forces attack German strongholds in northern France. Allows the allies to take control of the war in Europe.

Germany surrenders May 7, 1945 The allies can now concentrate all their efforts on the war in the Pacific.

US drops atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki August 6, 1945 and August 9, 1945 The large scale destruction would cause the Japanese to surrender and ends the conflict in the Pacific.

Japan Surrenders August 14 th 1945 This event brings an end to WWII

END OF WWII

CLOSURE On a half sheet of paper, explain which event you think was the most important to WWII and why. Must be 3-5 sentences Use your OWN words and opinions. There is no right answer, but you must explain your decision.