1. Bell Ringer
On the computer.

2. Standard SSWH18
The student will demonstrate an understanding of the global political, economic, and social impact of World War II.

3. Element A
Describe the major conflicts and outcomes; include Pearl Harbor, El-Alamein, Stalingrad, D-Day, Guadalcanal, the Philippines, and the end of the war in Europe and Asia.

4. Essential Question
What were the causes of WWII? What methods were taken to prevent War? What were the major conflicts of WWII? How would you describe the major conflicts of WWII? What were the outcomes of World War II?

5. I. Causes of WWII.

6. I. Causes of WWII. World War I and the Treaty of Versailles.
- Germany was forced to accept blame, pay reparations, disarmament/reduce the size of the military.
Rise of Fascism and Nazism.
Economic depression/great depression.
Acts of Aggression by Italy and Germany.
Failure of the League of Nations to maintain peace.
Militarism
Alliances
Nationalism.
Policies of Appeasement.

7. II. Events that led to War and the abandonment of Appeasement.

8. Questions.
1. What were the causes of WWII? 2. What methods were taken to prevent War? 3. What occurred in 1935? 4. What 4 things occurred in 1936? 5. What 2 things occurred in 1937? 6. What 2 things occurred in 1938? 7. What 4 things occurred in 1939? 8. Why did France and Britain choose the policy of appeasement? 9. How did the United States react to the events in Europe?

9. Get your composition notebooks from me.
Answer the following in your own words but show me the evidence. Build your essay!
How did the aggressions that took place in Europe, Africa, and Asia demonstrate the viciousness of the coming World War?

10. Closing
Q&A.