1. Review from Class Lesson
Elements of jus ad bellum include: just cause, right intention, legitimate authority, and chances of success
Elements of jus in bello include discriminating civilians from fighters, and using a force that is proportional to the conflict
Jus ad bellum refers to considerations that are made prior to a war
Jus in bello refers to how war is conducted

2. Japanese Military Grew in Size Prior to WWII
Major Causes of WWII
Nationalism – a feeling of intense pride for one’s country and the want to spread that country’s ideals across the world
Militarism – the belief that a country should maintain a strong military around the world to defend its interests
Imperialism – the practice of taking over less powerful countries to expand one’s borders
Rise of Fascism – the belief that democracy is dead and that all national resources should be managed by a dictator to prepare for national conflicts and economic hardships to ensure survival of country
Germany wanted to build a master race and wipe out everyone else
Japanese Military Grew in Size Prior to WWII

3. The Major Players
World War II was fought between two opposing sides: the allied powers and the axis powers
The major countries that comprised the allied powers included: Great Britain, France, the U.S., and later, the Soviet Union
The major countries that comprised the axis powers included: Germany, Italy, Japan, and, initially, the Soviet Union

4. The Fascist Dictators
Adolf Hitler was the leader of the Nazi political party who created a Fascist Dictatorship in Germany
Benito Mussolini was the leader of the Nationalist Fascist Party who created a Fascist Dictatorship in Italy

5. Things to Know for Quiz:
Difference between jus ad bellum and jus in bello
Differences between nationalism, militarism, and fascism
Allied countries and axis countries
Fascist Dictators