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A Second World War
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World War II
is about
the rise and expansion of totalitarian nations, the role of the United States and the major battles and effects of the
second World War
beginning with
I. The Rise of
Totalitarianism
 Worldwide
depression and
political
instability
 Fascism
 Germany and
Hitler
 Mussolini &
Italy
continuing with
II. German and
Japanese
Aggression
 Early German
triumphs
 England stands
alone
 American
isolationism
 Lend-Lease program
 Japanese aggression
in the Pacific
Pearl Harbor
leading to
III. Americans on the
Home Front
 Treatment of
Japanese-Americans
 Rationing and
conserving
 Work force changes
 War ends the Great
Depression
SELF-TEST QUESTIONS:
1. What events and conditions led to the rise of totalitarian dictators in
the years following World War I?
2. Why did the United States keep an isolationist position even as
Germany was taking over Europe?
3. How did Americans work together on the home front?
4. What were the turning points of World War II?
5. What were the human costs of World War II?
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escalating to
resulting in
IV. Turning Points
of WWII
V. Results and
Human Costs
 Germany and
Japan defeated
 U.S. established
as a superpower
 Over 50 million
killed during war
 Holocaust
Introduction of
atomic warfare
 Midway
 Stalingrad
 D-Day
Atomic Bombs
TERMS, PEOPLE AND PLACES
Churchill, Winston
Hitler, Adolph
Mussolini, B.
Roosevelt, Franklin
Stalin, Joseph
Tojo, Hideki
Truman, Harry
Allies
anti-Semitism
Axis Powers
democracy
dictator
fascism
Holocaust
isolationism
Nazi
Midway
Pearl Harbor
ration
Stalingrad
Rosie,
the Riveter
totalitarian
NOTABLE
QUOTE
“…December 7,
1941, a date
which will live
in infamy…”
FDR
December 8, 1941
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II.
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World War I
Main ideas
Different
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Aggression/expansion
by Germany
United States ties to
Great Britain
Ottoman Empire (Turkey)
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Germany
Austria
Main Opponents
Composition of U.S.
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Approximately 4 million
in armed forces
Almost all male
Armed Forces
Different
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Armed forces are
segregated by race
Japanese attack at Pearl
Harbor
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Japan
Italy
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Approximately 12
million in armed forces
Mostly male, but some
female volunteers

Both wars were generally
supported by both the United
States Congress and the
American public
Support of American
Public
End Result
World War II
Similar
Sinking of Lusitania
Discovery of the
Zimmerman Telegram
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Causes of War
Benchmark Essay topic
Overall Size and
Comparing the
United States Involvement in
World War I and II
Further established the United
States as a world power
United States victorious in
both wars

Established the
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States as a superpower
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III. The Rise of Totalitarianism: Why? The Great Depression
creates them.
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How worldwide depression and political conditions in Europe following World War I led to the rise of dictators and an oppressive form of government.
Categories
Factors leading to the
rise of Fascism
Leader (Dictator)
Military actions
taken
Italy
Strikes and riots over
poor economy, anger
over Versailles Treaty
Benito Mussolini seizes
power and bans opposing
political parties
Invaded Ethiopia,
became an ally to
Germany
Japan
Trade slowed due to
worldwide depression;
businesses fail;
Military, led by
Hideki Tojo who took
control of Japan
Japan started to expand
throughout Asia
confronted the U.S. in
Pacific
Germany
Germany
High war debt, anger
over Treaty of
Versailles;
unemployment
Adolph Hitler and the
Nazi party
Formed Third Reich,
invaded Poland
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.
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IV.
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.
I live in a Fascist state where a few
people make decisions for the entire
country.
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Is about…
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.
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Why did people
follow Hitler????
I am glad that so many Americans
think that Isolationism is a good
idea. I don’t want America to get
involved in my plans to take over
Europe.
I am an Imperialist. I want to take
over weaker nations and use their
resources to increase the wealth of
my people.
So what? What is important to understand about this?
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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.
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Directions: Vote for either Candidate A or Candidate B. Highlight two reasons why you picked them.
Candidate A
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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
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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.
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The
World
Should
Have
Known
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V. Germany on the Advance-made war unavoidable
Is about…
Germany’s rapid conquering of Europe and how it led the United States to abandon its neutrality policy.
This Happened
German Aggression
Hitler formed the Third
Reich, then invaded
Poland
Germany invaded W.
Poland; the Soviet Union
invaded E. Poland.
England and France
declared war on Germany
Germany took over most
of Europe including
Belgium and France
(Blitzkrieg)
Then This Happened
The Battle of Britain
So This Happened
U.S. Aid to England
England stood alone
1939 Neutrality Act
Germany launched
massive air attack on
England
Lend-Lease bill passed
(1940)
British refused to
surrender
U.S. and Britain signed
Atlantic Charter
So what? What is important to understand about this?
Hitler’s aggressive advance left England to fight Germany
alone. As a direct result, the United States ended its neutrality 15
policy and began aiding England.
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VI. Japanese Aggression-made war unavoidable
Is about…
how Japan’s aggression caused the United States to enter World War II.
This Happened
Japanese Aggression
Japan invaded Manchuria
and China.
These lands had
resources such as oil,
metals, and grain.
Japan invaded French
Indochina, another region
rich in resources.
U.S. cut off the sale of
war materials and oil to
Japan.
Then This Happened
Bombing of Pearl
Harbor
So This Happened
U.S. Declares War
December 7, 1941
President Roosevelt asked
Congress to declare war
on Japan.
Japanese warplanes
bombed naval base at
Pearl Harbor in Hawaii.
Called December 7, 1941,
“a date which will live in
infamy.”
Approximately 2,400
Americans died.
U.S. entered WW II on
December 8, 1941.
So what? What is important to understand about this?
Japan’s aggression in the Pacific and the bombing of Pearl
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VII. Events of World War II
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
Nagaski
August 6 and 9,
1945
United States
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 western 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
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See Class set of Normandy Reading
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IX. World War II
Chronology
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Allied forces scrambled onto the beaches of
Normandy to begin the liberation of France on DDay.
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Many people in the United States wanted to stay
out of the conflict.
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The country was shocked from its isolationism
when Japan attacked Pearl Harbor, Hawaii on
December 7, 1941.
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Dictators in Japan, Italy used force to take over
much of Europe, Asia, and Africa, starting World
War II.
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President Truman ordered the use of atomic
weapons in order to avoid an invasion of Japan.
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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.
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On the battleship USS Missouri, representatives
of Emperor Hirohito surrendered to the Allies.
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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.
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X. The Results and Human Costs of World War II
Topic
The massive
destruction and loss of life that occurred as a result of the world’s deadliest war.
Germany and
Japan Defeated
Germany forced
to admit defeat
Germany divided
between United
States and Soviet
Union
Japan forced to
admit defeat, but
kept their
emperor
United States
occupies and
rebuilds Japan
Deadliest and Most
Destructive War
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50 million
killed
Two-thirds
were civilians
Holocaust
revealed the
___________
that was
occurring in
Germany and
throughout
Europe
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United States
Considered
Global
Superpower
Billions of
dollars in
damage
Europe must
rebuild
Marshall Plan
(United States)
United
States
became a
superpower
U.S. was
only country
with atomic
bombs
The end of
World War II
set the stage
for the Cold
War between
the United
States and the
Soviet Union
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Home Front Stations Project 20 points U.S. II 7 c
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Helping on the Home Front: Read and follow the directions on the bottom of the pages.
On Page 19 Answer the True False Questions.
________ 1.
________ 2.
________ 3.
________ 4.
________ 5.
Take the True Statements and make a paragraph out of the information.
II.
The Home Team
Make a picture book of 6(Academic) 9 (Honors) Facts from the Reading.
(1 sentence and 1 picture for each frame)
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Select 2 Washington Post Front pages and write what did you learn?
(2 sentences)
1. Title ____________________________
I learned-
2. Title ____________________________
I learned-
IV.
Select 3 Newsweek Articles
Academic (1 sentence for surprised by)
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Honors (1 sentence for surprised by and 1 sentences for 1 already knew)
1. I was surprised by-
I already knew-
2. I was surprised by-
I already knew-
3. I was surprised byI already knew-
V.
Using the Two Letter as Examples, write a letter on the back of this paper using the information about Okinawa or Iwo Jima.
It must be 5 sentences minimum for Academic
It must be 10 sentences minimum for Honors
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World War II Lab Stations
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All Power points are in the Global Drive under Chamblin, O’Leary or Zahora.
View each power point and complete the activity.
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Turning Points: Review the power point slowly to review what we have studied then write the question and the Answer
to the 10 Questions at the end of the power point.
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II.
Major Battles
Name, Date, what happened?
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III.
Major People Name, Country From and why Important?
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IV.
Answer Questions #1-15 Only write the answer. (Honors pick 10 Questions)
(Academic pick 7 Questions to do)
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V.
Cartoon Activity (Honors Only) Explain, describe and discuss Three
1. What Event is the cartoon talking about?
What do the pictures represent?
What is the Author saying?
2. What Event is the cartoon talking about?
What do the pictures represent?
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What is the Author saying?
3. What Event is the cartoon talking about?
What do the pictures represent?
What is the Author saying?
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