U.S. II 7 a, b, c
I am a totalitarian. I am in
charge of everything.
Appeasement will never work with
me. Other leaders think that if they
give me what I want, I will stop
asking for more. They are wrong.
1
I live in a Fascist state where a few
people make decisions for the entire
country.
I believe in Nationalism. I think my
country is more important than
everyone else’s. I want a powerful
army. No one can disagree with me.
Why did people
follow Hitler????
I am glad that so many Americans
I am an Imperialist. I want to take
over weaker nations and use their
resources to increase the wealth of
my people.
think that Isolationism is a good
idea. I don’t want America to get
involved in my plans to take over
Europe.
So what? What is important to understand about this?
So what? What is important to understand about this?
The failure of the Treaty of Versailles, as well as poor economic conditions worldwide, led to the
rise of totalitarian dictators and eventually led directly to World War II.
1
U.S. II 7 a, b, c
2
Directions: Vote for either Candidate A or Candidate B. Highlight two reasons why you picked them.
Candidate A





A well-known critic of the government, this man has encouraged his fellow citizens to refuse to pay taxes.
He has openly advocated secession, armed rebellion against the existing national government, and even the overthrow of that
government.
He is a known member of a militia group that was involved in a shoot-out with law enforcement authorities.
He opposes the government’s gun-control efforts.
He is a businessman who has earned his fortune from such businesses as alcohol, tobacco, retailing, and smuggling.
Candidate B




This man is a decorated army war veteran.
He supports government medical research, including research to find a cure for cancer.
He opposes the use of animals in medical research.
He has supported restrictions on the use of asbestos, pesticides, and radiation, and favors government-determined health and
safety standards for workplaces.
 He encourages citizens to consume healthy foods such as whole-grain bread and soybeans.
 He supports government gun-control measures.
 A dedicated nonsmoker, he has supported increased restrictions on both the use of and advertising for tobacco products. Such
advertising restrictions include: [1] not allowing tobacco use to be portrayed as harmless or a sign of masculinity; [2] not
allowing such advertising to be directed to women; [3] not drawing attention to the low nicotine content of tobacco products;
and, [4] limitations as to where such advertisements may be made.
 This man is a champion of environmental and conservationist programs.
 He believes in sending troops into foreign countries in order to help maintain law and order.
2
U.S. II 7 a, b, c
Battle or Event
German and the
Soviet Union’s
invasion of Poland
Date
Winner
Importance
September 1,
1939
Germany and
the Soviet
Union
Official start of World War II,
invasion caused both England and
France to declare war on Germany
Battle of Britain
Hitler uses his
Blitzkrieg or
Lightening war
AugustSeptember 1940
Germany vs.
Great Britain
Britain held off the Germans and
stopped Hitler from owning all of
Europe.
Pearl Harbor
December 7,
1941
Battle of Midway
June, 1942
Japan
United States
Battle of Stalingrad
February, 1943
USSR
Allied invasion of
France (“D-Day”)
June 6, 1944
Allies
Battle of the Bulge
December, 1944
Allies
Hiroshima and
Nagasaki
August 6 and 9,
1945
United States
3
Surprise attack on United States
forced the U.S. to enter the war
First U.S. victory over Japan,
turned tide in the Pacific Ocean
Stopped German advance in the
Soviet Union, put Germany on the
defensive, and gave the Allies an
eastern route towards Germany
Allowed Allies to reclaim France
and gave Allies a eastern route
towards Germany
Last chance for the Germans to win
the war. Their last offensive.
Forced Japan to surrender to the
United States and thus ended World
War II
3
U.S. II 7 a, b, c
4
War II Chronology
6
Allied forces scrambled onto the beaches of
Normandy to begin the liberation of France on DDay.
2
Many people in the United States wanted to stay
out of the conflict.
3
The country was shocked from its isolationism
when Japan attacked Pearl Harbor, Hawaii on
December 7, 1941.
1
Dictators in Japan, Italy used force to take over
much of Europe, Asia, and Africa, starting World
War II.
8
President Truman ordered the use of atomic
weapons in order to avoid an invasion of Japan.
7
The Allies advanced on Berlin, Hitler killed
himself, and Germany surrendered unconditionally.
4
Americans mobilized to produce ships, planes,
tanks, and other wartime goods; women went to
work in record numbers.
9
On the battleship USS Missouri, representatives
of Emperor Hirohito surrendered to the Allies.
10
Nazi officials were tried and executed for their
war crimes against humanity when their atrocities
were discovered.
5
The Japanese navy controlled most of the Pacific
until Americans began to turn the tide at the
Battle of Midway.
4
U.S. II 7 a, b, c
5
5