1. WORLD WAR II

2. Fascism+Questions A political system that relies on extreme nationalism, militarism and a strong dictator. Where do we see World War II’s impact in our society? Why is it called the good war?

3. Germany Leader: Adolf Hitler Government: Fascist Aggression: Germany occupied Austria then invaded Czechoslovakia, Poland, Denmark, Norway, and France. http://www.history.com/topics/world-war- ii/interactives/inside-wwii-interactive http://www.history.com/topics/world-war- ii/interactives/inside-wwii-interactive http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1KepSpRv5 A&feature=related&skipcontrinter=1

5. Italy Leader: Benito Mussolini Government: Fascist Aggression: Italy invaded Ethiopia in 1935.

6. Japan Leader: Emperor Hirohito, Prime Minister Hideki Tojo Government: Imperial Military Dictatorship Aggression: In 1937, Japan invaded China.

8. Response to Aggression Isolationism: Many in the United States believed they should avoid all alliances with and aid to European nations to avoid war. Appeasement: European nations allowed Germany and Japan to gain territory in hopes of avoiding a war. Lend Lease: This program provided weapons to Great Britain, while keeping the United States out of the War.

10. Pearl Harbor Pearl Harbor: On Dec. 7 1941, Japan launched a surprise attack against the United States Navy at Pearl Harbor. http://www.history.com/topics/pearl- harbor/videos#attack-pearl-harbor http://www.history.com/topics/pearl- harbor/videos#attack-pearl-harbor

12. Home Front Home Front is the general term for civilian efforts to win the war. The Home Front was largely responsible for the United States’ eventual victory.

13. ALLIES & AXIS Allies: US, UK, France, Soviet Union, China Axis: Germany, Japan, Italy

14. Theatres Atlantic Theatre: The refers to the battles and military action against Germany and Italy in Europe and North Africa. Pacific Theatre: This refers to the battles and military action against Japan in Asia. Island Hopping: This refers to the strategy of selectively capturing islands that get closer to Japan.

15. Midway Where : Midway Island in the Pacific Ocean. Outcome: The United States sunk 4 Japanese aircraft carriers and prevented an invasion of Midway Island. Impact on War: The battle crippled the Japanese fleet and ensured US naval and aerial superiority for the rest of the war. http://www.history.com/topics/battle-of- midway/videos#battle-at-midway http://www.history.com/topics/battle-of- midway/videos#battle-at-midway

18. Invasion of Normandy Where: Northwestern France Outcome: The Allies successfully launched an amphibious invasion of German-occupied France. Impact: Following the invasion, Hitler’s fall became inevitable. http://www.history.com/shows/wwii-in- hd/videos/d-days#d-days

21. Iwo Jima Where: In the Pacific, south of Japan Outcome: The United States conquered the small island as a base to use for the bombardment of Japan. Impact: The island’s capture allowed US bombers to bomb Japan safely. http://www.history.com/shows/wwii-in- hd/videos/battle-iwo-jima#battle-iwo-jima