1. Intro to World War II
History of Chicago

2. Bell Ringer Homework Read pp 198-203
What do you know about World War II?
How do you think Chicago is related to World War II?
Homework
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3. From Depression to… The Great Depression was a global catastrophe.
Why?
Germany
The country’s economy was very dependent on other countries.
By the mid-1930s, the German government was facing pressure from its people to fix their economic problems.
When the German government began to fall apart, the people decided to turn somewhere else.
Italy
Benito Mussolini created fascism that united his country.
Why is unity important in tough times?

4. The Rise of Nazi Germany
Adolf Hitler
Became the leader of Nazi Party and dominated the Reichstag (Congress)
He quickly named himself the Supreme Commander (Fuhrer) of Germany in 1933.
He began rearming the German army and navy and began to fix the German economy.
Hitler enjoyed much popularity with Germans and gave him unlimited power.

5. Nazi Aggression and European Appeasement
1936
Reoccupying the Rhineland
1938
March- Annexed Austria
Sept – Annexed the Sudetenland
1939
March– Invades the rest of Czechoslovakia.
Britain and France use the policy of appeasement.
What is it?

6. The European Theater Begins
Hitler kept testing France and Britain’s policy of appeasement.
Hitler invades Poland on Sept. 1, 1939.
What do you think happens?
In a months time, Britain and France declare war on Germany.
By 1941, France falls to Germany and Britain was next.
Why do you think the US has not entered the war yet?

7. Japan and US Intervention
Most Americans saw Nazi Germany as a “European” problem.
In the s, American officials were more concerned by the actions of the Empire of Japan.
Manchuria
China
French Indochina
The Tripartite Pact with Germany and Italy in 1940
The US responded with an embargo of oil against Japan
How do you think Japan responds?

8. Day of Infamy: Pearl Harbor
On December 7, 1941, Japan decides to sneak attack the US at Pearl Harbor.
Why?
Most of the Pacific Fleet was stationed at Pearl Harbor.
The US did not expect it, so chance of success would be great.
What happens after Pearl Harbor?
The US enters World War II by declaring war on Japan.
Because of the Tripartite Pact, Germany declares war on the US.
Horrific images of Pearl Harbor were seen by all Americans.
Created a strong sense of patriotism and a strong homefront.

9. Exit Card How did Hitler gain power in Germany? Give me some examples.
What is the policy of appeasement and how did Hitler take advantage of it?
How did the US enter World War II?
Can you compare the tragedy at Pearl Harbor with 9/11? Why or why not?