1. BELLWORK: BLOCK 2 Describe air warfare in WWII.
Describe the Allied invasion of Northern Africa.
Who was Erwin Rommel? (621)
List three effects of the Allied invasion of Italy.
Why was the Battle of Stalingrad the turning point on the Eastern front?
Why was D-Day the turning point on the Western front?
THINKER: Why was WWII a Total War?
***I’m collecting bellwork today! You should have five stamps from the past two weeks!***

3. German Expansion by 1942

4. Casablanca Conference

5. Naval Warfare
Sinking of the German ship, The Bismarck

6. Describe air warfare in WWII.

7. Describe the Allied invasion of Northern Africa.

8. Who was Erwin Rommel?

9. List three effects of the Allied invasion of Italy.

10. Italy Surrenders
In early 1944, Allied Powers had gained back control of Northern Africa and Italy
Fascism fell from power
Mussolini was overthrown
In June 1944, Italy surrendered!

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13. Battle of Stalingrad
Turning point of WWII on the Eastern Front…. WHY???

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16. D-Day June 6, 1944 Largest combined land-sea-air battle in history
Allied forces landed on Normandy Beach (France) and pushed the Germans back
Turning point of WWII on the Western Front….WHY??? 16

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20. Dwight D. Eisenhower

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24. Battle of the Bulge Germany’s last offensive attack
Invaded Belgium and created a “bulge” in Allied defense lines
Germans lost and were pushed back 24

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27. War Conferences
Towards the end of WWII, the Allied leaders meet twice to discuss the post-war world.
At the Yalta Conference (Feb.1945) & the Potsdam Conference (July 1945) & the leaders discussed key issues:
Post-war peace and international security
Occupation of Germany
Other territorial claims (colonies, Pacific, Poland)
The decisions reached at these conferences would shape the post-war world and influence the next major conflict, the Cold War
To learn about these conferences, you will complete a reading and worksheet with a partner! Your portion is due Monday!

28. Review Why was Stalingrad a turning point on the Eastern front?
How did the invasion of Italy impact Mussolini?
Why was D-day a turning point on the Western front?

29. How the Allies defeated Germany & the deaths of important leaders
End of WWII in Europe
How the Allies defeated Germany & the deaths of important leaders

30. FDR’s Death FDR was elected to his 4th term in 1944; with a new VP
After 12 years in office and four presidential terms, FDR died on April 12, 1945
Died from a cerebral hemorrhage (stroke)
Replaced by VP Harry Truman
"Men will thank God on their knees a hundred years from now that Franklin D. Roosevelt was in the White House” 30

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32. Mussolini’s Death
Italian government wanted to punish Mussolini for war crimes
Tried to escape to Switzerland
He was caught by soldiers and executed the next day
Shot by firing squad, body hung in city where civilians beat, kicked, spat, and stoned his dead body.

36. Death of Hitler
The Allies surrounded Germany and it became clear the Axis powers would lose.
Hitler committed suicide in an underground bunker on April 30, 1945 36

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38. War in Europe is over! Berlin fell to the Allies on May 2, 1945
Germany surrenders
May 9th: V-E Day (Victory in Europe)
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40. War Conferences
Towards the end of WWII, the Allied leaders meet twice to discuss the post-war world.
At the Potsdam Conference (July 1945) & the Yalta Conference (Feb.1945), the leaders discussed key issues:
Post-war peace and international security
Occupation of Germany
Other territorial claims (colonies, Pacific, Poland)
The decisions reached at these conferences would shape the post-war world and influence the next major conflict, the Cold War
To learn about these conferences, you will complete a reading and worksheet….due tomorrow!

41. WWII Animated Map
Prepare to be amazed…….

42. Yalta Conference
February 1945 Roosevelt, Churchill, and Stalin met at Yalta (Soviet Union) to discuss the postwar world
Formed the United Nations
Divide Germany and Berlin into four zones
Stalin obtained Poland if he promised to allow free elections
Stalin gained Pacific islands if he promised to declare war on Japan

45. KEEP IN MIND:
Stalin is gong to break these promises = COLD WAR!!!!

46. WWII European Turning Points: Re-Teach activity
The class will be divided into seven groups.
Each group will be responsible for re-teaching the class about an important WWII turning point.
Make sure you address all information on the orange worksheet.
As you present, I will add information on other key events in Europe

47. ABC Brainstorm: Turning Points
Now that the Soviet Union and U.S. are officially on the Allied Powers, WWII is going to see a shift in power.
By 1942, the war had begun to favor the Allies.
To learn about these turning points, you are going to do the “ABC Brainstorm” reading strategy.
How does this work?
C: Casablanca Conference – (1943) Allied leaders decided to focus on defeating Europe first.
C: Casablanca Conference
C: Casablanca Conference – meeting of Allies
Chapter 20, section 4 & 5: pgs (skip Pacific)

48. Nazi Creed Nazism focused on the beliefs of Adolf Hitler.
These beliefs were outlined in his book, Mein Kampf
You will now read summaries of Hitler’s main points in this autobiography.
Be ready to discuss the following questions:
How does Hitler view the “German Master Race?” What are they allowed to do?
Why are Jews considered inferior?
What does Hitler think about Democracy?
How will Hitler use propaganda?
What tactics/emotions does Hitler use to control the masses?

49. Teacher Appreciation!
Teachers work hard and tirelessly to help their students, and today is your chance to appreciate them! For your bellwork assignment (10 points), you will write a letter to a CDO teacher (current or former) to thank them for their hard work. Must be at CDO….NOT Ms. Bruggeman 
Think about all your classes…..was there a teacher who made learning fun? One who you had a personal connection with? One who made you enjoy their subject? One who created interesting/creative lessons?
Make sure you are specific in your letter! What exactly do you appreciate or thank them for? How have they helped you?
You can use regular paper, or colored paper, markers, etc.
When you are ready to turn them in…fold them, address it to the teacher, and include their room #. They will be delivered on National Teacher Day….tomorrow!