1. Underlying causes of World War II…M
…but first…
Can you recall the underlying causes of World War I? I N

2. I M N T World War II ilitarism otalitarianism mperialism ationalism
Totalitarianism

3. Militarism Japan’s motto:
“A rich country, a strong military. We will conquer those for natural resources ”
Germany couldn’t have a military…Hitler started building one anyway

4. Imperialism Japan invades China for natural resources/raw materials
Italy invades Ethiopia
Germany invades the countries and territories in Europe
Britain and France appease Hitler in an effort to avoid another war

5. Nationalism Japan, Italy & Germany = FASCIST nations
EXTREME nationalism
Blind loyalty/devotion to the leader
Willingness to die for your country
Ex: Japanese kamikaze pilots

6. Totalitarianism One leader with complete control over a nation
Used censorship, secret police, terror & violence
They silence all opponents and critics

7. Immediate Cause of World War II
German invasion of Poland—September 1, 1939
Allied Powers had followed the policy of appeasement when Hitler entered the Rhineland, annexed Austria and took over the Sudetenland BUT…
Appeasement ended with the invasion of Poland…Britain and France declared war on Germany and the alliances were enacted

8. Alliances in World War II
Axis Powers
Italy
Germany
Japan
Allied Powers
- Great Britain
France
Soviet Union
Where is the U.S. in this listing of alliances?
What event occurs to bring the U.S. into the Second World War?
On which side does the United States enter WWII?

9. People to Research http://www.uni.edu/icss/timeline/10people.html
Name of Person
Quote
Where the person is from
Summary of why the person is important