1. Failure of Peace Settlement Treaty of Versailles - caused anger amongst certain nations (Germany)

2. Effects on Germany Left Germany hopeless and resentful Hitler used this to gain popularity - blamed Germany's problems on Jews and other groups -Used propaganda to win people over - Claims Germany’s lands were stolen -Begins massive military build up

3. Nazi Propaganda

4. The Path To War and the West’s response

5. Japan’s Response Increase their empire - aggressive build up of military - Invade Manchuria 1931

6. 1. Japan demonstrates its territorial ambitions by expanding into Manchuria and setting up a puppet ruler Response: League orders Japan to give Manchuria back to China, but they refuse and Japan withdraws from the League.

7. 2. Italian forces invade Ethiopia Response: League condemns the aggressive action and imposes economic sanctions against Italy.

8. 3. Spanish Civil War provides an opportunity for Hitler to test his war machine. Response: The West (Fr., G.B., U.S., etc…) fears another WW1 and does not get involved nor do they take action against Germany’s and Italy’s involvement.

9. 4. Hitler occupies the Rhineland Response: The West does nothing b/c they don’t want war.

10. 5. Hitler and Mussolini sign the Rome-Berlin Axis Response: Stalin wants “the west” to join him and stand against them, but they fear war and distrust Stalin, so they refuse.

11. 6. Germany annexes Austria Response: the Austrian leader pleads with the west for help but they (U.S. and Britain) don’t want to get involved.

12. 6.5 Hitler enters the Sudetenland (Czech.) and annexes it. Response: Chamberlain (G.B.) signs an agreement w/ Hitler, giving him this land, but a promise of “no more”. (appeasement)

14. Axis Powers

15. The Rise of Totalitarianism A dictator is a ruler with unrestricted power who has no democratic restrictions. A totalitarian philosophy is one that puts the state above all else Thus a Totalitarian State is a dictatorship where the government uses violence, intimidation, and a police force to control all aspects of life

16. Fascist Placed the interests of the nation above the individual -Extreme nationalism Power must rest with a single strong leader Leader has a vision with what is best for the nation Examples: Mussolini (Italy), Hitler (Germany)

17. Militarism desire of a government that a country should maintain a strong military and be prepared to use it aggressively to defend or promote national interests Examples: Japan/Germany

18. 8. German transports attack Denmark and the Low Countries Response: British & French send forces into Belgium but are overrun and they have to evacuate. (Dunkirk)

20. 9. Churchill delivers his first speech as prime minister to the House of Commons. Response: Br. people prepare for all out war.

21. 10. Germans begin blitz of London Response: Br. hold strong and hold back the air raids. The RAF wins many air battles.

22. 12. The Japanese government announces plans for “a new order in greater East Asia”. Response: America bans sale of scrap iron to Japan and place other embargoes. Japanese attack Pearl Harbor, then U.S. enters the war.