1. Objectives: List 3 axis and 3 allies nations. (2)
Explain how the Lend lease act is similar to and different than the cash and carry act. (3)
Describe how the attack on pearl harbor affected the United States. (3)

2. Official Outbreak of War: January 1940
After the invasion of Poland, Britain and France declare war on Germany and Italy.
Germany with its HUGE military welcomes the challenge.

3. Powers of World War 2 (1940) Allies Axis Great Britain France
Soviet Union
China
Axis
Germany
Italy
Japan
(Notice the United States is not involved.)

5. Axis Powers

6. American Response “Cash and Carry act”
Allies could purchase American goods and arms
Only if they pay cash and use their own ships for transport.

9. All out War in Europe
May Germany quickly takes over Belgium, Denmark and Norway

10. All out War in Europe June 22, 1940- Germany easily invades France
Image shot in Paris as German Tanks Rolled through the city

13. Battle of Britain:
July Britain begins an Air-Bombing of Britain that lasts until May of 1941

17. Battle of Britain:
Great Britain was bombed day and night for nearly a year.
Known as the London Blitz

18. Response of USA
The United States wanted to stay isolated.

19. Response of USA

20. Response of USA—Lend Lease Act
March FDR passes the Lend and Lease act.
Allows for sales of supplies and weapons to our allies

21. Pearl Harbor: December 7, 1941 Japan Bombs Hawaii at Pearl Harbor
(Speech)

24. Pearl Harbor:

34. Pearl Harbor:

35. Pearl Harbor:

36. Pearl Harbor:

37. Pearl Harbor:

38. After Pearl Harbor: