1. World War II

2. SS8H9a The student will describe the impact of events leading up to American involvement in World War 2 to include Lend-Lease and the bombing of Pearl Harbor. How did WWII impact GA? Essential Essential Question: Question:

3. Your task: Create a Cause & Effect Map of WWII How did WWII impact GA? Essential Essential Question: Question: World War II Your FLIPPED task 1: Create a Cause & Effect Map

4. Political and economic conditions in Europe and throughout the world after World War I led directly to World War II. The Treaty of Versailles harsh on Germany 1. The Treaty of Versailles, ending World War 1, was particularly harsh on Germany and many Germans came to blame westfor their hardships blame western Europe and America for their hardships. The Great Depression spread throughout the 2. The Great Depression spread, causing unemployment and low economic activity in many nations throughout the world, including Germany, Italy, and Spain. WWII CAUSES:

5. 3. Just as America turned to Roosevelt as a means to recover from the Depression, many European nations began to turn to fascist dictators who promised to end the Depression. Germany – Adolf Hitler Germany – Adolf Hitler Italy – Benito Mussolini Italy – Benito Mussolini Japan – Hideki Tojo Japan – Hideki Tojo

6. fas·cism [ fá shìzzəm ] any movement, ideology, or attitude that favors dictatorial government, centralized control of private enterprise, repression of all opposition, and extreme nationalism Germany – Adolf Hitler Germany – Adolf Hitler Italy – Benito Mussolini Italy – Benito Mussolini Japan – Hideki Tojo Japan – Hideki Tojo Examples Of Fascists

7. World War 2 began on September 1, 1939 with Nazi Germany’s surprise attack on Poland. For the second time in the 20th Century, the world was divided into two hostile armed camps/alliances. The Axis: The Allies: Germany Great Britain Japan France Japan France Italy The Soviet Union Italy The Soviet Union.

8. Flipped Task 2: Label & color code Axis & Allies countries. Include legend.

9. The Axis powers quickly gained the upper hand in the war, conquering much of Europe and the Pacific…but the United States chose to remain neutral in the conflict.

10. America into the war Several events began to draw America into the war: 1. The Lend-Lease Act: Though the U.S. was neutral, Roosevelt wanted the democratic nations of Europe (mainly France and Great Britain) to survive. In 1941, Congress passed the Lend-Lease Act, lending supplies to any country whose defense was critical to U.S. security, in exchange for military bases. The U.S. ultimately provided the Allies with $50 billion in supplies. The Lend-Lease Act 1941

11. 1.The Lend-Lease Act allowed the U.S. to support the Allies without committing U.S. troops. “arsenal for democracy.” Roosevelt referred to the United States as an “arsenal for democracy.” What do you think he meant?

12. 2. Japanese Aggression in Asia: Tensions between the United States and the Empire of Japan increased because of Japanese conquests of China, Thailand, and Indochina. Several events began to draw America into the war:

13. 3. The Attack on Pearl Harbor: On December 7, 1941, the Empire of Japan launched a surprise attack on the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Several events began to draw America into the war:

14. The attack (over 300 planes) crippled the U.S. Pacific fleet, sinking or damaging 8 battleships, 13 other ships, 188 planes, and killing 2,400. Pearl Harbor was the 2nd greatest attack in the history of the United States, only behind the terrorist attacks of 9-11. December 7, 1941 Pearl Harbor, Hawaii

15. The following day, December 8, 1941, the U.S. Congress declared war on Japan December 8, 1941, the U.S. Congress declared war on Japan. http://www.hark.com/clips/ctfymbtwxs/hom epage_embed?width=480&autoplay=true#

16. How do acts of aggression influence public sentiment toward conflict?

18. Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto I fear all we have done is to awaken a sleeping giant.

19. Ending the War Island Hopping Island Hopping – too many islands to attack because of Asian mindset of never surrender. We take over strategic islands hopping our way to Japan. Kamikaze Suicide planes Kamikaze – “Divine Wind” – Suicide planes. Navajo Signal Corps Navajo Signal Corps – Radio communication system. Navajo language unfamiliar to Japanese.

20. The attack at Pearl Harbor brought the enormous military might of the U.S. into the war. On June 6, 1944, the U.S. led the D-Day invasion of Nazi occupied Europe. led the D-Day invasion of Nazi occupied Europe. May 8, 1945Hitler deadGermany surrendered to the Allies By May 8, 1945, Hitler was dead and Nazi Germany surrendered to the Allies.

21. April 12, 1945

22. On June 6, 1944, the U.S. led the D-Day invasion of Nazi occupied Europe. led the D-Day invasion of Nazi occupied Europe. April 12, 1945 Harry S. Truman is sworn in as president of the United States of America. May 8, 1945Hitler deadGermany surrendered to the Allies By May 8, 1945, Hitler was dead and Nazi Germany surrendered to the Allies.

23. Manhattan Project Los Alamos, New Mexico 1945 Truman’s decision to drop the atomic bomb: What to do???? What to do???? Kill innocent civilians or American troops in a land invasion!? Used to end war with Japan – Enola Gay (plane) dropped the first bomb Hiroshima – Little Boy – August 6, 1945 Nagasaki – Fat Man – August 9, 1945 V-J Day, August 14, 1945

24. August 15, 1945, After the United States dropped atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan surrendered to the Allies.

25. Flipped Task 3: Short constructed response Should we have dropped the bomb? Why or Why not?

26. SS8H9b Evaluate the importance of Bell Aircraft, military bases, the Savannah and Brunswick shipyards, Richard Russell, and Carl Vinson. How can wars create economic opportunity? economic opportunity? Essential Essential Question: Question:

27. THE WAR BRINGS PROSPERITY!!!, Georgia gained economic prosperity as federal money poured into the state Prior to World War 2, Georgia was in a poor economic state. After America’s entrance into the war, Georgia gained economic prosperity as federal money poured into the state: In 1942, Bell Aircraft built the Bell Bomber plant in Marietta, GA to produce B-29 bombers. Bell Aircraft employed 28,000 who built 663 B-29s during WWII. Bell Aircraft offered job opportunities to women and African-Americans.

28. Savannah and Brunswick, both deep- sea ports, provided ideal naval yards for the construction of war ships. Savannah and Brunswick Shipyards became the home of the Liberty Ship, a large, simple, square- hulled ship designed to carry supplies to troops (grain, trucks, mail, etc.). Liberty Ships Liberty Ships + Georgia Shipyards Economic Growth Economic Growth

29. economic opportunity More economic opportunity for GA: Georgia became home to more military training bases than any other state in the U.S. besides Texas. GA’s military installations include: Ft. Benning (Columbus), Fort Gordon (Augusta), Fort McPherson (Atlanta), Robins Air Service Command (Macon), and Hunter Field (Savannah). Today, these basis provide thousands of jobs and pump millions of dollars into the economy.

30. How can wars create economic opportunity? economic opportunity? Let’s Summarize Let’s Summarize

31. Former GA Governor Richard Russell was elected to the U.S. Senate for seven consecutive terms. Russell became the Chairman of the powerful Senate Armed Services Committee responsible for overseeing the U.S. Armed Forces. Russell used his power and influence to bring bases to GA. Senator Richard B. Russell He was most proud of the National School Lunch Program.

32. Carl Vinson served in the US House of Representatives for 50 years. During his 50 years in Congress, Vinson concentrated mostly on military matters. Rep. Vinson teamed with Sen. Russell to bring many of the military installations to Georgia. Vinson said, “The most expensive thing in the world is a cheap Army and Navy.” Carl Vinson AKA Father of the Two Ocean Navy

33. money poured into the state: Carl Vinson was served in the U.S. House of Representatives for 50 years. Rep. Carl Vinson During his 50 years in Congress, Vinson concentrated mostly on military matters. Rep. Vinson teamed with Sen. Russell to bring many of the military installations to Georgia In 1973, President Nixon named a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier the USS Carl Vinson. http://www.gpb.org/georgiastories/stories/carl_vinson

34. GEORGIA AND THE HOLOCAUST SS8H9c The student will explain the impact of the Holocaust on Georgians. How do atrocities against ethnic or cultural groups impact other peoples and regions? Essential Question: How do atrocities against ethnic or cultural groups impact other peoples and regions?

35. One of the most horrible events in human history was the Holocaust that occurred during World War II at the hands of Hitler and Nazi Germany. The Holocaust describes the persecution and murder of 6 million Jews and 6 million other minorities by the Nazis. Hitler was motivated by anti- Semitism, and his goal was the destruction of all Jews and others he deemed inferior to the German master race. Jews and others were forced into concentration camps.

36. Georgians are determined not to forget the Holocaust or other forms of racial persecution and genocide. In 1986, Gov. Joe Frank Harris established the Georgia Commission on the Holocaust. In 1988, the commission became a permanent state agency whose goal is to teach future generations about the dangers of prejudice, racial hatred, and genocide. Jewish organizations like the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta and the Jewish Family and Career Services provide assistance to Holocaust survivors.

37. Segregation in the Military Army and Naval units are still segregated 1947 President Truman will desegregate the military

41. Other Effects of WWII: Victory Gardens Buying War Bond s

42. War Rations

43. Effect: Women in Industry women were encouraged to take back the jobs that men once held during peacetime Rosie the Riveter women were encouraged to take back the jobs that men once held during peacetime Rosie is created as propaganda to promote this idea

44. How does propaganda play a role in war? Support your answer with evidence and specific details.

45. SS8H9 The student will describe the impact of World War II on Georgia’s development economically, socially, and politically. How did WWII impact GA?