1. SS5H6 The student will explain the reasons for America’s involvement in World War II. a. and d.

2. a. Describe Germany’s aggression in Europe and Japan’s aggression in Asia.

3. Germany and Japan were both imperial powers who looked to take over and control neighboring countries
In 1939, Germany invaded Poland, which was the beginning of WW II in Europe
Japan attacked China in 1937

4. d. Identify Roosevelt, Stalin, Churchill, Hirohito, Truman, Mussolini, and Hitler.

5. The waring nations fell into two sides:
The Allies: U.S., England, and the Soviet Union
The Axis: Germany, Japan, and Italy
And fought in two main areas:
-Europe
-The Pacific

6. The Allied Leaders United States: Franklin Roosevelt-Was President at
the start of the war
: Harry Truman-became President
after Roosevelt died
Winston Churchill: Prime Minister of England
Josef Stalin: Soviet Premier-became an Ally after Germany attacked the Soviet Union

7. The Axis Leaders Adolf Hitler: Leader of Germany
Hirohito: Emperor of Japan
Benito Mussolini: Premier of Italy

8. Complete the Chart of WW II Leaders
Country
Why are there two leaders from the United States?
SS5H6d
There were a number of important leaders during World War II, such as Josef Stalin. Who was Josef Stalin?
A. an Italian dictator during World War II
B. a military adviser to Germany during World War II
C. a British general during World War II
D. a dictator of the Soviet Union during World War II